The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 30, 1905, Page 5

3 AY 20, 1905, ROOSEVELT WILL A FUGITIVE RUSSIAN WARSHIPS PURSUED BY TOGO’S CRUISERS News of Additional Captures - Is Expected by the Admiralty in Tokio. Continued From Page 1, Columns 1 and 2. tack since the 27th, and on the 28th, nearygLiancourt Rocks, en- countered the enemy, consisting of the Nicolai I, Orel, Seniavin and Apraxine (battleships) and the Zumrud (cruiser). We at- tacked. The Izumrud left the line of battle. All the others soon sur- rendered. We suffered no damage. “The prisoners taken state that the Russian ships sunk in the battle on the 27th were the Borodino, Alexander III (battleships), Jemtchug (protected cruiser) and three others. The prisoners taken include Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and 2000 other Rus- sians.” Other official reports received, besides Togo's. show that battleships were captured and 2 sunk; 2 armored cruisers captured and 1 sunk; 5 unarmored cruisers sunk; I transport captured and 2 sunk; 1 destroyer captured and 3 sunk. Whether the three ships that the prisoners report as having been sunk are included in this list is not yet known. There are a thousand more prisoners besides those taken by the main force of Togo's combined fleet. The naval engagement and pursuit are still in progress, so at it will take some time before the final results can be known. Tokio’s Account of the Combat. Beyond the results little is known here of Togo's stunning y. Rojestvensky reached Quelpart Island, off Korea, early on day and headed direct for the Tsu Islands. The exact nber of vessels in his fleet is not clear, but he had his main fighting vessels, with a number of light cruisers and transports. The disposition of the Japanese fleet appears to have been ieal one. Admiral Togo had waited\for weeks in the vicipity of the Tsu Islands, refusing to be lured away and to forfeit his i The inner line was held by Admiral Togo with the ps and Vice Admiral Kamimura with the cruisers. ral Kataoka, with the light squadron, first at- jestvensky. The order and circumstances of the attack clear. According to one report, Kamimura went outside s and foiled Rojestvensky, preventing his retreat. hen Rojestvensky encountered Admiral Togo there ap- to have been a running fight to the northeastward on Satur- fterno There were a series of desperate and successful attacks on Saturday night and a resumption of the battle 1 ’, Togo pressing the Russian fleet-toward the southeast- coast of Korea. Mastery of the Sea Decided. g the conclusion of the Japanese pursuit and the iden- 1 1e three vessels which Russian prisoners report were and the determination of the condition of the damaged ships, h escaped to the northward, it is impossible to tell the re- aining strength of the Russians, but the most liberal allowance vanese overwhelmingly masters of the sea. gmentary tidings of the victory have been in circula- o since Saturday night. The people were confident, but ation of their belief and hope thrilled the people as nce hostilities were begun. The long voyage of Ad- vensky ; the equality—on paper-—of the stréng‘th of le irritation caused by reported violations of neutral- the apparent certainty that a formidable section of the Rus- fleet would reach Vladivostok; the vital bearing of the con- test on the war, and, possibly, the future of the empire, created an n, which Admiral Togo’s victory ends instantly. 2 5 ern gtl COMMENT OF FRENCH PRESS. | from Viadivostok before admitting the extent of their own losses.” SRRV AR | PEACE NEXT, SAYS DEWEY. Consider the Time Ripe for Interv: tion by the Neutrals. May 30.—This morning’'s newspapers animously deplore the Admiral Compares Togo's Vietory to disaster, while eulogizing Vice b d Santiago. Rojestvensky's heroism. The WASHINGTON May 29.—Admiral Dewey to-night expressed the bellef that Admiral Togo has struck a powerful blow | for peace, which he declared to be Rus- sia’s best alternative. It is the beginning of the end,” he said, “and I can see no other outcome than that Russta will sue for peace. The advices 50 far seem to show that the Japancse achieved their victory by hurl- ing- torpedo boats againet the Russians. It is not to be supposed, however, that the Russian battleships would surrender to the torpedo boats alone. Admiral Togols training and the preparedness throughout his fleet, T am cohvinced, are responsible for his stupendous victory. If some of the Russlan ships escaped, we still have the record, for the victories at Manila and Santiago were complete in that all of the ships of the enemy were | either destroyed or taken. ider the time ripe for in- in favor of peace. ro sympathizes with Rojest- expresses apprehension to the “yellow peril.” say “It is more than a is a catastrophe.” remarks that it is ¥'s hopes.” declares it is a vain en- to conceal the importance of the saster and that Russia has definitely ost he Soleil says the result of the bat- teaches the lesson that it is impos- le to improvise a.navy. e Humanite compares the battle ¢6 those of Trafalgar and Santiago. Lt i STEADIES THE STOCK MARKET. Japan’s Overwhelming Victory Believed N SHIP SUNK. to Presage Peace. ARIS, May 29.—The dispatch from io announcing the Japanese naval | success unexpectedly produced a gen- | erel firmness on the Bourse here. ow- ing-to the belief that it foreshadows peace. ST. PETERSBURG, May 29.—The re- port:of Admiral Rojestvensky's defeat was refiected by only a slight weaken- ing of prices on the Bourse here ‘& S A day; 4s closing at 83%, the same POPE HOPES FOR WAR'S END. ; NO AMERI | Flag of Britain. | WASHINGTON, May Griscom has cabled the State Depart- { ment from Toklo, under to-day’s date, | that the ship supposed to have been American, which was sunk off the coast of Formosa on May 20 by the Russian a report made to him by the Japanese Government. S R N RUSSIAN SHIP AT SHANGHAL Saturday. Converted Crulser Seeks Chinese Coast. SHANGHAL May 30.—A Russian ves- sel, apparently a converted cruiser, is now entering this harbor. ———— TITTONI GREETS DELEGATES TO AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS Deplores the Loss of Life im Great clter on the Naval Battle. ROME, May 20.—Cardinal Merry del Val, the Papal Secretary, to-day notified the Pope of the naval battle which has taken place in the Far East. The pontiff is reported to have said: “The loss of Jite ‘is most deplorable, but I hope and pray it may be the end of the war.” e i JAPANESE LOSSES RUMORED. | of the Scheme Proposed by David Lubin, L ROME, May 29.—The, first working session of the International Xgricultural Congress called to discuss the proposal of the King mode at the instigation of David Lubin of Sacramento, Cal., to establish an international chamber of agriculture took place this after- noon at the Corsica Palace in the presence of the diplomatic corps_and all the delegates. Foreign Minister T4#oni delivered a speech welcoming the delegates and outlining the object of the congress. The congress adjourncd until Tuesday, when Belief in Shanghal That They Are Be- tng Concealed by Tokio. £T. PETERSBURG, May 29.—The St. Petersburg telegraph agency has re- ceived the following from Shanghai: “Word has been received here that seven Japanese ships, two of which were armored, and four Russian ships have been sunk. It is confidently be- lieved here that the Japanese are awaiting the publication of Vice Ad- | the discussion of the King's proposition will miral Rojestvensky's official dispatches | besinn e R g et B UELLS A MUTINY DURING BATTLE. Rojestvensky Threatens to Fire Ufpbfl One of His Own War Vessels. "=~ 0o Togo Not the Only Foe That Conf:g&fited the Stou‘t-Hearted Admiral. Continued ‘Fom Pége 1, Columas 6 and 7., ° " “The Russian t flags to-day.” g . The Tokio correspondent of the Daily Mail safé',that the Russians apparently supposed that the Japanese base was at the . Pescadores, as they carefully avoided: passing those islands and pursued a roundabout course before entering the Tsu channel.. Crews: Mutiny During the Fight. The Times’ correspondent at St: Petersburg wires: « “I hear, but cannot vouch for. the correctness of the story, that Rojestvensky boarded a destroyer: headed- for*Viadivostok.” According to another story, Japanese torpedo-boats dashed headlong into the Russian squadron, sinking or disabling the bat- tleships and cruisers, but at a‘terriblg. cost, sixty:of these. boats being lost. - It is reported .that the’capture of’ R'hséiark war- ships is put down to panic, caused by the torpedo attacks. - - * “I hear that the crew of ‘onie of “the Russian-ships mutinied while' the ‘fleet was proceeding to the China.Sea. Rojestvensky brought the mutineers to reason by tlireatening 'to open’fire upon’ ransports off Wusung ~ hauled down ” their " TO END TH PRESIDENT CREWS MAY ~WILL MOVE | HAVE SHOWN FOR PEACE Receives Japan's Minister | Washington Naval Expert by Especial: Appointment| Believes Russians Aban- to . Learn What Terms Tokio - Would Consider Were Put Out of Action HARD TO ACCOUNT FOR THE CAPTURES CONFERENCE HELD ; IN WHITE HOUSE British and German Em-|Fact That so Many Prison- hassadors Ready ' to Aidi ers Were Taken Indi- in Bringing the War in| cates Lack . of Morale Far_ Kast to an FEnd| on the Slay War Craft . . e WASHINGTON, May 29.—Quick to| WASHINGTON, May 29.—A naval of- realfze the far reaching effect of Ad- | ficer. who is known as one of the best rairal Rojestvensky’s disastrous defeat | Posted officers tn “”*“::":g\“;“oc‘:‘:":: ¥ L3 S naval engagements tha g in the Korean Straits and in keepmglslme tho war, hegun,. sald, fo-night, ib {with his promise,’ anngunced a long ommenting upon the battle: time ago, to do all in his power t “In attacking with his torpedo flo- bring the belligerents in the Far East| tijla after sundown Togo is pursuing into direct negotiation at the proper | the policy which he has followed from time, President Roosevelt to-night re-; the outset. He has never attacked ceived by special appointment Taka- | with his torpedo craft except at night. hira, /the Japanese Minister, and a con- | There is nothing in the dispatch to doned Ships Before They Vessel Destroved by Russians Flew the | —Minister | fleet, was a British vessel, according to | Active Discussion Will Begin To-day ; to-night: “We have positive informa fleet has escaped into the ocean. have escaped through the Korea ly pursued by Admiral Togo an neutral ports before twenty-four them. The presence of disaffection -among-the sailors miay also ' account for the'striking of four Russian flags.” PARIS, May 29.—]Japanese Consul General Uchida said late tion now that none of the Russian A’ few of the smaller ships may n Straits, but they are being close- d will be captured or driven into hours have elapsed:” ; IRMENANS MHSSACRED BY TARTARS ——fge el NAKICHEVAN, Government of Eri- van, Trans-Caucasia, May 29.—This gov- ernment.has been almost.in a state of anarchy for days. A massacre of Arme- nians by the Tartar population is pro- ceeding here and in the surrounding vil- lages. The streets are filled with dead and wounded. The Mussulmans not only attack, but pillage and burn the houses of Christians. The number of victims is not estimated, but exceeds 100 dead, including a priest. The butchery is reported to be still more dreadful in the villages. It is feared that the Persian Kurds will join the Tartars. The authorities are powerless to cope with the situation. SCRANTON APPLAUDS FOR NAN PATTERSON how Girl Appears as Lead- ing Lady in “A Romance of Panama.” SCRANTON, Ps .—~Nan Patter- .. May son headed a company under the manage. ment of George H. Harris which presented “A Romance of Panama” to-night at the Lyceum Theater, the principal amusement house c¢f Scranton. The audience was neither “large” nor ‘‘répresentative,” al- though it included an average number of women. Many of those left after the first act without seeing the Patterson girl, who appeared only in the second of the two acts. “A Romance of Panama’” was billed as la sical comedy, but it proved to be nothing more than a burlesque entertain- ment. The play bears a startling resem- blance to one prezented at the Star The- ater by trans-Atlantic burlesquers early in the season. Nan Patterson, looking comely and at- tractive, appeared at about the middle of the second act and sang several taking songs. She was applauded. The company that surrounds her includes Yolande Wiallace, Rita Redmond, Nettie Nelson, Efne Warsaw, Dave Warsaw and Nat Brown, | | | | { ———.———————— THOUSANDS FOR THE POOR AT ROTHSCHILD'S FUNERAL » Money Distributed in Accordance With the Wishes of the Great French melsr. PARIS, May 20.—The funeral of Baron Al- phorse de Rothsebild, heag of the French Lranch of the banking-housé bearing the name and Governor of the Bank uf heid to-day at the house in the Rue Lafitte, where he was born. The Govern- ment was 1epresented at tné Seivices by Pre- mier Rouvier, other Ministers. Six _thousand persons gath- ered about the building. There were no flowers and no décorations. The Grand Rabbi conducted the services, and the interment was at Pere la_ Chaise Cemetery. The family distributed §10,000 among the poor, in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. ——ee HUNGARIAN COUNT KILLED IN A DUEL WITH SWORDS Stefan Keglevitch Slnin as Res: Dispute in the Chamber of Deputies. BUDAPEST, May 20.—Count Stefan Kegle- vitch was killed to-day by Karl Hencz of the People’s party In a duel fought with swords. The meeting was the outcome of a heated dis- pute in the Chamber of Deputies. Keglevitcl who was wounded in the region of the hea: died almost instantly. —————— TUBE PROJECT VOTED DOWN BY COMMITTEE OF COMMONS Proposed Electric Light and Pneu- matic System for the City of London Rejected. \ LONDON. May 80.—The special committes of the House of Commons, appointed Sige: the matter has Becided againat {he providing for the instaliation in London of electric light and pneumatic tube systems.. Foreign Minister Delcasse and | — CHEMIST PRODUCES CONDENSED BEER One Drop of the Fluid Used to a Glass of Water. - —_— RHINELANDER, Wis, May 20.—A local chemist has produced a liquid which is 11,000 times stronger than the best quality of beer, and one drop of it placed in a large beer glass and filled with ice water produces a glass of pure beer of the finest grade. The extract contains an alkaloid from hops just 9300 times stronger than crude hops, and malt" 42,700 times the strength of commom malt made from the best barley. With the above is com- bined an article which in contact with water forms 33 per cent alcohol, amount existing in the best brand of beer. will make 480 schooners, or about thirty gallons of pure beer. MILWAUKEE, May 29.—When shown ‘the dispatch from Rhinelander regarding the alleged new discovery in the manu- faeture of beer, two of the most promi- nent chemists connected with Milwau- kee's brewery interests ridiculed the statement as being an utter impossibility. | DEATH ENDS FIGHT BETWEEN TWO MINERS Man Whose Insult He Had Resented. GOLDFIELD, May 29.—With a knife wound in his heart, Michael J. Ward, a miner, known in all the old mining camps of Nevada, arose from the floor where he had just thrown Eugene P. Harris, another miner, grabbed a pitcher from tue bar and exclaimed: “If you are gjing to use a knife, come on.” They were his last words, as im- mediately after uttering them he fell dead. Harris and Ward quarreled yester- day at their boarding-house. Ward objected to a remark reflecting on the Irish made by Harris and left the room. lHarrls followed and later when they met in a saloon Harris reopened the aquarrel by declaring that he could whip any man in the house. He struck Ward, who threw him to the floor. While underneath Harris drew a small stilleto and stabbed Ward through the heart. x This is the fifth killing since the camp started. NO TRACE OF SHIP French Fishing Vessel Be- lieved to Have Gone to the Bottom. SYDNEY, N. S8, May 29.—The French | eruiser Troude, which has arrived here. reports that after cruising about the Grand Banks for a week in search of the missing French fishing vessel, Cousin Rennis, she could find no trace | of her.. The cruisers’ officers have de- jeided that she has elther struck an iceberg or collided with some other vessel and went to the bottom with all hands, about 190 men. —_———— POSSES SEARCHING WO0ODs SANTA ROSA, May 26.—James Robinson, a well known. citizen of Sebastopol, disappeared : : he should absent himsel family, and foul play 1s —— /Select Party for Yosemite Valley. A speclal excursion will leave via the Santa Fe to see the waterfalls In their spring grandeur. & 5 - on mm;l.,. June 5th, a limited excur- sion will leave San Francisco for ti Yomemita Vailey and the Big Treon The reason kvhy f from his hom : e and e s are. elr. ket street, s-nux_ogg.,'w the | A one-ounce bottle of thé extract | Pioneer Fatally Stabbed by! WITH 190 ABOARD! FOR CITIZEN OF SEBASTOPOL| ference followed for the greater part of the evening. Takahira called at the White House shortly after 9 o'clock this evening and was immediately re- ceived. Earlier in the day the Minis- ter had called and left for the Presi- dent a report of the battle later given out at the legation. Sir Mortimer Durand, the British Embassador, who is just back from Lendon, where he was received by the King ‘on May 18, will' take luncheon with the/President on Wednesday, when the whole ‘situation will be thoroughly discussed. Count Cassini, the Russian Embassador, said to-night that he ex- pected to see the President before the week is over, and Baron Sternburg, the German Embassador. who was early at - the Russian embassy to-day, where he remained for some time in confer- ence with the Embassador, is constant- ly’ in touch with the President. Through his intimate acquaintance with Mr. Roosevelt he is at liberty to call at any time. The German Embas- sador is observing a discreet silence, but is thoroughly posted in both the Russian and Japanese points of view, as represented here, and stands ready to give the Presidént all the assistance possible. The result of the conference at the White House to-night could not be ob- tained at a late hour. but it is under- stood the Minister assured the Presi- dent he had received official advices of the overwhelming character of the Jap- anese victory. The conference of Takahira at the White House to-night was not general- 1y known here. At the interested em- bassies and legations during the even- ing the opinion was firmly expressed that President Roosevelt would un- doubtedly lead the neutral nations in the effort to bring about peace. It is thought that the President's first ob- ject will be to ascertain on what basis | Japan will discuss the question of peace. > At the Russian embassy to-night Count Cassini, while naturally greatly depressed at the loss of life, expressed belief that when fuller details came in it would be found that Admiral Rojest- vensky had saved a part of his squad- ron and that his passage of the Straits of Korea had not been accomplished without inflicting great damage on the opposing fleet. % —_————————— LEADER OF GANG GIVES UP FIGHT rael Durham Surrenders to Mayor Weaver of Quaker City. PHILADELPHIA, May 29.—State Insur- ance Commissioner Israel W. Durham, leader of the Republican organization in Philadelphia for the last ten yvears, whose Influence reaches far into the interior of Pennsylvania, unconditionally surrendered | to-day to Mayor John Weaver, who opened the war on the organization last Tuesday. The Mayor is completely in controlof municipal affairs. Reform organizations of the city have already announccd that they will follow up the advantage gained and attempt to defeat Pazry C. Ransley, president of the Select Council, who is the Republican or- ganization’s candidate for Sheriff at the November elections. ———————— MOVES TO DISMISS ROBBERY CHARGE AGAINST WEBER Conviction of Murder, District Attorney Avers. Removes Necessity of Pros- ecution by Placer Bank. AUBURN, May 20.—In the Superior Court to-day the District Attorney moved to dismiss the bank robbery charge against Adolph Weber. Counsel argued that Weber had convicted of a_higher crime, the murder of his mother. and should the death sentence fail for any cause the defendant would im- medtately tried on the other murder charges. The complaining witness, the Placer County Thas been nald the full amount of the money with interest out of the Weber 1t amounted to $6700. —_————————— BOAT UPSETS IN SWIFT RIVER AND TWO BOYS DROWN a2m ectate. 1 i Youth of 20 Another of 14 Meet Death While Rowing on the Mackenzle. EUGENE, May 20.—Clarence Page, t 20 years, and Dale England, Soote, were drowned in the Mackena ! aged ! 14 1 e ahove: Hestior: Pery, r of a mile above He s Ferry, Bixioen: miles cast of Eugene. The boys wers Fowing on the river at a point where the water is very awift. The fogs and cansized. WILL VISIT JRELAND AFTER £ 'SEVENTEEN YEARS' ABSENCE . Father Lyons, Pastor of Church of the Natlvity, Goes Abroad Father for Months., BN . y 20.—Rev. x.#u pastor of the Church of the Nativity, has started Jo Ho e b ‘make a trip to Ireland to see his father, whom he has not seen in seventeen years, Street Carnivgl In Vallejo. VALLEJO. May .—The street caruival ot um?’ wét Tribe No. proved Order of Red P to-night. The Queen will be e e Wednesday night. i ready been ; t ran afoul of saw- show that this attack inflicted .any damage on the Russian ships, though in all probability it had a most disas- trous effect on the morale of the per- sonnel. - It is Bvident that the. straits were not held, for some of the Russian ships were far northward when sunk and others are yet unaccounted for. “The group of vessels attacked on the Liancourt rocks were the laggards of the fleet and the presence among them of the Orel, a much faster Ship than the others of the group, would scem to indicate that this swift ship had been badly damaged. The fact that these ships surrendered would in- dicate that they were surrounded by the main division of Togo's fleet, and if this were true Rojestvensky, with the other ships, escaped and must have gained considerable headway to the northward, which would necessitate the Japanese fleet making good time to overtake them before Vladivostok was reached. “It should be remembered that the reports of observation stations are not altogether reliable and it is impossible to accept as absolute the reports of the prisoners as to the names of the ves- sels lost. “In_all probability the attack of.the Japanese was at close rapge. for at the point where the fighting seems to have occurred the channel is not more than thirty miles wide. . .., sxeoe 2 “The attack of the main force on the 28th upon the group of ships off Lian- court rocks shows that this group of vessels was making toward the Jap- anese coast. “What -8 mest difficult te explain.is the capture of so. many vessels. . The sinking of some of the larger and more powerful ships may be ,explained by the opening of. the valyes of the ships before they were fought to a finish. The fact that so many prisoners were taken would indicate that in some cascs the shins were abandoned before they were completely disabled. Cer- tainly #unfire could not have sunk the larger battleships without the destruc- tion of nearly every one on board. “It will probably be several days be- fore the full details.are known or even enough to estimate the actual-and final result of the engagement. Thus far the reports show a great. but not com- plete. victory for Admiral Togo. De- struction or capture of Rojestvensky's flagship and the other large ships, if accomplished: by the pursuing Japan- ese fleet, will give to Admiral Togo the most complete and sweeping naval vie- tory of modern times.” THIEVES STEAL GEMS WORTH NEARLY $6000 Bakersfield Startled by News of Crime Committed Three Weeks Ago. ! BAKERSFIELD, May 29.—The beld- est robbery recorded in the history of the eity and which cost the jewelry firm of Solomon & Law in the neigh- borhood of $6000 in diamonds came to light to-day. The robbery was com- mitted some time between 1 and 2 o'clock in the morning of May 5, but in spite of the fact that a Pinkerton detective und Deputy Marshal Tim- mons of Fresno have been working continually on the case no satisfactory clew has been found as to the identity of the thief. The diamonds were taken from a drawer where a cutter in the employ of the firm had placed them before go- ing to lunch. When he returned they | were gone. ’ ———— e JUDGE SMITH TELLS DELMAS HE WILL TRY NOEL CASE i Jurist Refuses to Allow Another to Hear Divorce Proceedings of the Millionalre. SANTA CRUZ. May 20.—Judge Smith to-day denled the request of Theophilus Noel for a change of Judge in the divorce proceedings in- stituted by the miilionaire’s wife. D..M. Dei i mas of counsel for Noel in making the request | referred to Judge Smith's letter to Speaker Prescott of the Assembly, in which he scored these who asked for legislative investigation of ! his official conduct. Judge Smith in an afi- davit declared he dld not anow ‘Noel was one of his accusers, und said he was satisfled he ,could give the case a fair trial. Delmas asked leave to file motion for a ! change ' cf venue, which was set for heariug i i!lulrdl)‘. ————— COPPER COMPANY 8 5 TS SMELTER KESWI Resumption of Work Is the Caumse of Great Rejoicing Iw Several “Towas. REDDING, May 20.—The Mountain Capper Company reoperied )s smelter at Keswick Mon- day, The furnace is fally manned and will be m contivuously, and the company officials atc that others will follow immediately. This. means much to the pcople of Rddding and nearby towns. and there is e e, bect bougat = few ga3e oo "2.“‘.".:.‘:'; ‘are now up (o their old valies $ ———————— Graeme Stewart Near Death. CHICAGO, May 20.—Graeme Stewart, former nois, who is suffering from a second congestion of the brain, is in a 1 lots JUBILATION OVER ALLYS COWARDICE SUCCESSES Britons Liken Togo to Nel- son and Say the Sun Has Set Upon the Russian Empire’s Naval Glory ADVISE THE CZAR TO SUE-FOR PEACE Press Deeclares It Would Be Criminal for Him to Continue the Disas- { trous War With Mikade | LONDON, May 30.—The naval battle between the fleets of Togo and Rojest- vensky strikes the imagination of the British, public with far greater forge than any of the military operations. . Hence Togo’s victory arouses far more intense interest here than any incident of the war, and is greeted by the newspagers and the people with great _jubilation. Everywhere it is being compared with Trafalgar and Aboukir. * says the Daily Telegraph, edi- “has won the Trafalgar of the and wom it, as his allles re- Jjoice to nete, in Nelson’s year.! The same editorial recalls the fact that the “battles of Manila Bay and Santiago did not cost the Americans a single ship, and indeed hardly a single life, and it would, therefore, not be surprising to find that Toge d gained a relatively blood- less victory."” In varying strains of eulogy all the papers pay tribute to Admiral Togo's extraordinary success. They say that the sun has set on Russia’s naval glory, and comment on possibilities of peace. The general opinion is that it would be crim- inal for the Emperor of Russia to con- tinue the war, but serious doubts are expressed as to whether even Saturday’'s disaster will convince the war party in St. Petersburg of the hopelessness of a further struggle. The Dbelief seems to prevail ‘that it will rather harden the hearts of the wa® advocates to persevere to the bitter ¢nd. Details of t#s great sea fight are anx, jously awalted, for beyond the press dis- patches and the Japanese offieial ac- counts nothing is yet available. Naval experts mostly bold to the opin- fon that the greatest damage was done by the Japanese torpedo boat destroyers. It is said that Togo was prepared to sac- rifice practically tive whole of his mos- quito fleet if he could thereby destroy Rojestvensky's battleships and armored cruisers. The surrender of several of the Rus- sian vessels' is regarded as proving the complete demoralization of Rejestven- sky's men, and it is fully expected that further captures will be made before the remnang of his ships reach Vladivostok. ——————— AGED VALLEJO MAN BEATEN AND ROBBED BY THREE THUGS Vietim Tries toe Walk to Police Station and Falis Unconscious on the Street. VALLEJO, May 20.—Louis Leslar, 86 years of age, was found unconscious by pedestridns on Georgia street this morning. He claimed to have been attacked by three men while sieep- ing in an old stable at the racetrack on the edge of town last night. 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