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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
4
A chaotic offshore report describes torpedo boats engaging near trawlers with reports of raids on Hun forces. The narrative mentions Russian admirals, mixed tribunal hints, and disputed casualty details as observers track movements of British and Russian fleets amid war fever.
Cen Jury regrets the inconvenience faced by British mercantile marine due to the Anglo Japanese alliance. The note links this to a recent shocking incident in the North San region. The paper urges mayors of principal Japanese cities to send condolence telegrams to Hull.
The London Times editorial defends Russia as determined to seek justice for the alleged wrongs, while editors in St Petersburg debate Admiral Rozensvensky’s explanation amid war fears. Reports note the fleet fired on vessels of multiple nations, with press skepticism about coded orders and international response.
St Petersburg reports Britain seeks punishment for trawler crew with no explicit demand yet. Ambassadors discuss whether penalties are required as diplomacy advances. Russian envoy Cassini notes no formal request received while Britain and Russia exchange cautious statements.
Ottawa reporters describe a Canada wide war mood stirred by delays in the Russian government provision and a published report of an attack on the Hull fishing fleet. Indignation grows at official stance and Dominion election chatter. British and Japanese positions are eagerly awaited by anxious crowds.
Copenhagen Oct 1 Danish marine ministry was informed that Japanese ships chartered at Hull and thirteen Swedish vessels were to attack the Russian Baltic squadron The Danish torpedo boat watched the approaching ships and a misread shot from a Russian battleship narrowly missed a clash The Japanese minister in London rejected the Hull charter claim saying no ships were chartered by Japan The report was deemed a fabrication to mislead the Danish ministry of marine
London reports Admiral Rojestvensky’s statements mocked as baseless and insincere. Fishermen insist no Japanese torpedo boats were near Dogger Bank and blame the Battle Squadron for straying off course, claiming the attack on trawlers is the only ground for such claims. German weasels bound for Russia reportedly rush to leave coal exports amid fears of embargo reactions.
Funeral honors two North Sea tragedy victims as civic officials attend in Hall England on Oct 27. Hundreds of wreaths line coffins including one from King Edward. The event prompts city flags to fly at half mast and ships in harbor to display solemnity as crowds follow the procession to the cemetery.
President Angell of the University of Michigan denounces Russia for a fishing incident in the North Sea. He calls it one of the greatest blunders in international relations, noting vessels are exempt during wartime and citing historical precedence in the Franco British conflict.
The Associated Press states there is no basis for a London rumor that Secretary Henry White of the US Embassy pledged full backing of the British government and the American people to President and US policy. White is not charge d affaires and has not expressed such sentiments, either publicly or privately.
A Russian squadron at Vigo seeks essential coal for the voyage to Tangier Morocco. The ships Imperator Alexander TIL Kninx Suvaraft Borodino and Orel anchor offshore as coaling steamers remain alongside them. The admiral aims to take only enough fuel to reach Tangier.
London dispatch notes British public unrest over Russia's actions in the North Sea. Officials offer no clear path to a peaceful settlement as rumors of time limits surface. Russians face possible capture or sinking of their battle fleet, while press headlines amplify a tense, vigilant mood among shipping interests.
War context around opening the Dardanelles passage divides European powers. Britain remains opposed while Austria sticks to open access. France hedges on old Crimean War alignments. Russia has not asked, and Italy’s stance is unclear amid broader naval restrictions. A Cleveland-like accident interrupts a domestic scene as the coroner investigates a street death.
The iron collier El lamy owned by the Simpson Steamship Co of London disappeared after arriving with coal from Cardiff. Rumors say the cargo was for Vladivostok or Port Arthur. Unofficial reports claim mine colliers have sailed from Java and Sumatra toward Manila, destination unknown.
Berlin reports warn that war looms as Britain and Russia hesitate over Franco German alignment. Cambon guides diplomacy while Russia tests its France pact and Britain demands guarantees to shield all merchant ships. Public mood shifts as editors weigh swift talks against delays in the Pacific squadron inquiry.
State Department advised merger talks while diplomats in Washington viewed the Russo British crisis with unusual calm. European ambassadors reported no alerts, as Britain feared public restiveness but the Foreign Office aimed to curb rash action. Russia would handle Admiral Rozestvensky if at fault, with no outside interference expected.
Paris and Washington reports detail rising English public hostility to Russia, with French officials urging restraint. French leaders signal reluctance to press mediation, awaiting British or Russian requests for good offices, while seeking a Russian explanation to ease tensions before Balfour's speech.
Austrian Foreign Office comments on the proposed Hague Peace Conference noting the war in the Far East raises new international law questions. In Hungary, Franck Kosstrath proposes urging the Austro Hungarian foreign minister to back any diplomatic option by the United States to end hostilities. The Vatican seeks support for a second Hague conference and the admission of South American republics, emphasizing its exclusion from the first conference due to Italian and British opposition.
St Petersburg reports two imperial viverscripts published in the Official Messenger this morning. One rescript expresses confidence that Japan will be defeated, signaling strong autocratic stance as World War era reporting notes imperial foreign policy.
Vancouver reports that the Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of Japan may be ordered no farther than Yokohama with freight discharged at Vancouver. Navy circles note six 6 inch guns and ammunition prepped at Esquimalt to mount aboard if needed and a planned voyage to Honolulu likely canceled.
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