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EFFECTS OF THE FIGHT.

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hand assuredly point to the fact that the Japanese gained one of the greatest naval victories of modern times. It was absolutely crushing. Only three vessels, we are told, escaped. The remainder of the Armada is either at the bottom of the sea, or in Japanese barbours. The scene at the fight must have been absolutely terrific: the thunderous blows dealt by the Japanese marksmen would have demoralised far more efficient fighters | than the Russians. It was generally con ceded when the Baltic Fleet passed through the Straits that the patient and virile Admiral Togo was only waiting his opportunity to

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··LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A SUGAR Trust has been formed at Osaka with a capital of Y3,000,00 2.

LEGISLATIVE COUNOIL.

Aineeting of the Legislative Council was hold this afternoon. Present:-- His Excel The French mail of the 2nd May was deliver lency the Governor, Major Sir Matthew Nathan eil in London on the 31st May,

K.C.M.G, RB, Major General Villiers Hatton, (General Officer Commanding), Hon. Mr. F. It is satisfactory is note that only one case of H. May, C.M.G, (Colonial Secretary), Hon. Mr plague is recorded in the return for way. L.A. M. Jolinston (Colónini Treasurer), Hon.

Sir H. Spencer Beikeley { "torney General), ❘ Han. Capt. L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, R.N. (Harbour Master), Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, (Director of Public Works), Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin (Registrar General), Hon. Sir C. P.

CUANG Sheng-lisuu, the High Commissioner of Commerce, has wired to the Board of Com mercial Affairs to get Imperial sanction for building a railway between Foochow and Amoy. The said Board has replied that it will, in a few days, send in a inemorial regarding the proposition to the Throne. !

PROF. Yasukuni Matsudaira of the Waseda

University of Tokio (of Count Okuma) has been engaged by Viceroy Chang Chih-tung as his adviser in political and legal affairs for the term of two years and an agreement has been signed between Tanini Tsen of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Consul Eitaki respectively at Uankow.-The Baiern Times.

EASTER Island has just been visited by the steamer Tagliaferro, the first which had called there for 11 months. There ware only 200

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inhabitants on an island that once supported population of 3,000, and of these but three were white. The Tagliaferro conveyed to them the first news of the outbreak of war between 'Russia and Japan.

EVERY newspaper has adopted its own way of spelling the name of the Russian Admiral now ding in Eastern waters. "I may pro bably interest your readers," writes Professor Laughton, "to know that he himself, when in this country ten years ago as Naval Attaché, wrote it Rugestvensky. I presume the g has the sound of the English, which is az, not of the French }, which is 54-in no case can it be zhd, a combination of letters which does not convey any distinct meaning to.*-L & C Expreti.

THE RECENT FINANCIAL

CRISIS..

A BANK'S FAILURE.

part of the Fleet might become a target for the Japanese and it was suggested that Rod- jestvensky could well afford to leave them to their fate if he succeeded in rushing his first class battleships, cruisers and torpedo boats into Vladivostok. Under these circumstances a partial defeat would have been in some respects a victory for the Russians. But all these fine theories and arguments were flung to the winds by the cannon of Togo's war- ships.. We have learned the news of the captured vessels and prisoners, but what of those who found their last resting place in

At the Supreme Court this morning his these? If the reports received up to the Lordship the Chief justice (Mr. F. 1: Piggott) present can be absolutely relied upon-and presiding, the public examination of the part- there is no reason to doubt them in the hers in the Yue Fat bank, lately trading as 231, slightest degree-the holocaust when vessels Wing Lok Street, again came on for hearing, Examined by the official Receiver(Mr. G. 1. were being blown up by mines, torpedous | Wakeman), Ma Yuen, one of the three sur viving partners, deposed that the business was ship agreement was drawn up. Ma Fat 1 g had a share of $15,000, Yeung Tai Chau $5,000, made a start with the business about ave years San Yat Sai $15,000, and himsell $5,000. They ago, and had since taken deposits, lent money, dealt in hills of exchange besides doing money changing.

section 1, which gives the Governor power TELEGRAMS.

to exempt land from the provisions of the

CANDID CRITICISM BY MR SHEWAN.Ordinance. So far as the principles of the Bill were concerned they were clearly stated and; in his opinion, were extremely sound. For us much as the small holders who preponderate, in the New Territories would be presumed not to wish to incur any very great expense or. spend too much time or trouble in parting with a small holding which would amount a few facilitate transfers and save the money, time hundred dollars, and any bill brought forward and trouble to the present holders was worthy the support of the Conncil, and an tho member, representing the Chinese-ho was sure. his colleague the Hon. Mr. Wei Yok would grew him-hemight staid it would have a very beneficial effect upon the poorer class of holders of property in the New Territories. The Bill also dealt with the set- ilement of disputes, and be pointed out that it was absurd to expect the stall holders to come

Supreme Court, eniploy Inwyers and possitily. ever to Hongkong to take their cases up to the counsel to represent their case. The cost of so doing might amount to quite as much, Tho minutes of the last meeting were read if not twice or three times as expensive, as the land itself. He admitted there were and confirmed.

anme provisions in the Ordinance which might require very careful consideration and perhaps some amending, but so far as the principle of the Bill was concern. ed he was sure that, as the member for the Chinese, if it was passed and properly car ried out it would confer certain decided bone. fits upon the small holders of property in the New Territory, and besides it would give them | a great deal of satisfaction and secure their

this Colony,

Chater, CMO, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, Hon. Mr. C. W. Dicksen, Hon. Mr. R. Shewan, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, and Mr. A. G. M. Helcher (Clerk of Councils).

MINUTES.

The Colonial Secretary moved that the report of the Finance committee (No, 2) ba adopted

The Colonial Treasurer seconded, Carried.

TRANSFER OF NEW TERRITORY LAND. The Hon. Attorney General proposed, the second reading of a bill entitled An Ordinance 10 facilitate the transfer of land in the New

Territories and for settling disputes in respect thereof and other purposes,

confidence in the administration of justice in

The Hon. Mr. Wei Yük expressed himself entirely in accord with the views set forth by the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai.

He explained that the reasons for the introns duction of the bill were so well anted in the objecie and reasons appended to it that it was The Hon. Colonial Secretary thought it was to be regretted that the hon. member who op hardly necessary for him to say anything fur

posed the second reading of the bill should have ther, but to recommend to the house the princi-mide it the occasion to pour forth his vials of ples of the measure. He proceeded to outline wrath upon them, without first as ing the the objects and reasons which have already meaning of the section, though it was possible

it mihi bave been a pleasure to him to find been given in our columns.

peg upon which to hang accusations of incom pelency and unscrupulousness against the officers who were going to administer the Bill, The llon. Mr. Shewan-Sir, have I made any change of incompetence?

The Hon. Colonial seconded. The Hon. Mr. Shewan said he could no! agree with the Hon, the Attorney General that the objects and reasons were so perfectly plain. facilitate the transfer of land in the New The ill before them purported to be a bill to

Territasies, and also' to give the Governor | power on any terms us he shall think fit to grant exemptions to Crown lessees. In other words, they were supposed to be passing a real Ordinance when they we e really leaving it all to the discretion of the Governor. In the abjects and reasons it was stated that there were some owners who might prefer to hold property under the law of the Colony. Undoubtedly they would, ut why

they not to be exactly provided for instead of

teft entirely to the being

Governor? "We seem to be making one law for the rich, and another for the poor," he added, and the exercise of the Governor's discretion must give rise to liehrtburning and jealousies." The objects and reasons read to him very curiously. It stated, "As some owners in the New Terri

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H. E. the Governor :-Yes, 1 think so. Hon. Mr. Shewan :-) said the bill might be in the hands of incompetent or ——

that.

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Official Telegrams,]

THE NAVAL BATTLE.

RUSSIAN FIBET ANNIHILATED.

*** ZEM TCHUG'S" FATE

UNCERTAIN

JAPANESE CASUALTIES 800.

Tokio, 31st May, 6.50 pm, (Received 1st June, ga.m.) Mr. M. Nama, Consul for Japan, has

grams:-- kindly forwarded to us the following tele-

Admiral Togo's seventh report, received on the morning of 31st May, states that from the reports of various divisions under me, it appears that the Onlinbin was seriously damaged at an early stage of the battle of 27th May, left line, and was sunk at 3 p.m./

**The Sienoi "Veliki, Nachimy and Mona- auch, having already suffered heavily mid- day of the 27th May and on the same night; were so damaged by our destroyer and tor pedo-boat flotillas, that they were com

pletely put out of action. They were discovered on the next morning drifting: near Tsushima by our converted cruisers Shinano-maru, Tecnta-moru, Tainan-maru and Serlo-maw, but sank before they could be captured. Their survivors, about 915, were rescued by the above mentioned cun verted cruisers and the people on the coast.

It is certain, from the statements of the prisoners, that the Aavarin was struck by four torpedos from our torpedo "ffutilia on 27th May and sink.

The commander of the Niitake reports that

II. E. the Governor :-I did not understand | the Svietiana was, discovered at 9 am, on

Hon. Mr. Shewan --I said. it may lead to grave abuses.

H.E. the Governor':-"1: would and will.”

The Han. Attorney General-Unless they are incompetent your remarks had no point.

Ilen. Mr. Showan:-1 was niluding to the future.

Hon.Colonial Secretary:~He furtheraccused the Council of bringing in legislation which

was inequitable and unjust,

Hon. Mr. Shewan rose to a point of order and denied having made use of the expres sinn

HE. The Governor:-I think you said so. The Colonial Secretary-The hon. member

28th May, off Chikuhen Bay, Korea, and was sunk by the Aitaka and Utown,

The clurora and Almas were suspected to have been sunk during our torpedo attack · on the night of 27th May,

Respecting the Zenitchug on the list of sunken ships in a previous report, her fate is uncertain and her name should be cancelled from that list-pending a reliable information. After all eight battleships, three armoured cruisers, three coast-defence ironclads, which

and submarines must have been frightful.started with a capital of $40,000, but no pariner-tories will probably prefer la hok under the referred in recent legislation as being inequit. I formed the main force of the Russian fleet,

The Official Receiver:--llow do you account for this bankruptcy?

"The Debtor-Foo much of the bank's money was out amongst our customers.

Continuing, he sand that when money was 16- ceived from clients on deposit nothing parti- cular was given them in exchange ex.epting a deposit note. interest according to the market rates prevailing was paid, the highest rate he could recollect being 60 cents on $.00 perineath. They also lent out the moneys received it the usual market rates, the best rate something like 40 cents odd per $1,000 odd per $10 per day. a day, and the worst about 20 cents

There ought to be a considerable profit then asked the Official Receiver.

No, there was not a large profit, replied deb. tor, and besides tosse are the expenses to be considered; they amounted to between 20,100 and $5,200 per annum.

What are the profies you made in the first year?-About $1,000.

The second year?-About $3,000, Third?-About $5,0.0. Fourth 7-About $7,000, Fikh, and last year?-About $10,000 net profit.

been tent out to shops.

Where has that $.0,000 gone to?- has all The Chiel Justice-Has that buen Tent this

year?

Debtor-Yes, in instalments,

The Official Receiver-use all these debts in your statement of affaira good debt?--Yes, some can be recovered.

You put them at Surg,co, good, bad and doubtful. Is that correct?—Yes.

able and unjust.

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THE JAPANESE FLEET. Regarding the damages to our fleet subsc- ́* quent reports show that, during the night attack of a7th May, the torpedo-boats 34th, 35th, and. 69th were sunk; but most of their crews were rescued by their comrades: Otherwise no ship whatever was lost. The damage to larger vessels, including des- troyers, were very slight, and, none of them were incapacitated for action.

He proceeded to explain were sunk or captured, and most of the second usual law of the Colony." "Who are these," he asked, "who are so good as to prefer the that that measure gave the power of appealing class cruisers and other subsidiary vessels in the highest court in the Colony, and on the

were destroyed, so that the whole Russian whom the usual law of the Colony is not good appeal in question the Government was suc- usual law of the Colony, and who are those for enough. The contention of us unofficial mem-cessful. Proceeding, he said it might perhaps squadron were practicality annihilated by this bets are I know small and feeble enough console the hon. member if he explained to battle. against the Government's fixed majority of | him that the words in the Bill before Council, officials, who, I believe, are bound to vole with "on such terms as he shall think it" merely the Government and are not allowed con- meant in such cases as he shall think fit. It was sciences of their own. Bui so bring us here not proposed that the present proprietors in the and make us pass such, vague, upen bills New Territories should in a body be exempted as this, it scenis to me is reducing us to from the operations of the Bill, but where cer the level of nonentities, The Government tain proprietors had acquired land of some cannot pride itself on its past history, re- considerable value and under the Bill if those garding its dealings with land in the New persons desired to come under the existing law of the Colony he had not the slightest dault Territories after it has given us such an exhibition of its own incapacity and greed by the Government would take their application own law count and actually made the bill bringing in a bill to reverse the verdict of its into consideration. retroactive to deprive a Chinaman of land which the Government's own Land Court had granted him after a careful herring. If that is a fair specimen of our boa led British justice then fritish justice has fallen very low indeed. It is just another case of Naboth's vineyard, only that Ahab was not such a hyp crite as to try to justify himself by mak ing a new law to cover his misdeeds. And now we are asked to pass a measure that will only make confusion worse confounded, und which, in the bands of unscrupulous and in- competent officials, will certainly open the door to create abuses, i believe the Building Ordinance had some such clause and what has been the resul? If ever a bill has been more honoured in the breach than it the observance

it is that bil. I think we were told-ad nauseum that houses must not be higher than one and

The bill was then read a second time. The Council was still sitting when our repost left..

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:-

On the 1st at 12.30 p.m. The barometric changes on the S, and SE. coasts of China, are unimportant,

Gradients are apparently slight for SE. winds

over those areas.

ForecastSE. and variable winds, mode- rate; thundershowers.

Returns from greater piti of stations are Icking.

Our total casualties are now estimated at 800.

As nearly the whole of the Japanese and Russian ficels engaged in the battle, the field of operations was greatly extended. Moreover, the weather being misty, it was impossible to see more than five miles. I was, therefore, unable to keep in sight all divisions under me even in daytime. Be sides, the battle was fought for two days and nights, and our various divisions attacked.. the enemy who were scattered in every direc...... tion and some are still engaged in duties

same days before the detailed reports can be forwarded.

a half times the width of the road. But what THR Dallas-Bandmann Company last night has been the result? Look at the houses that | staged the "Duchess of Dantzic " at the Thea-subsequent to the battle, so that it will be have been built since that Ordinance. And tre Royal, but owing to the heavy rain the the using part of it is that the very sanitary attendance was far from satisfactory. The expert for whom the Government specially re- served a seal on the Council that he might drive it through will the might of his authority is the very man now sitting at the head of the Sanitary Board and-

We have yet to learn the extent of the Japanese lusses. Admiral Togo is waiting for complete reports of the insignificant loss" which he already reported, but curious stories are continually coming in to the effect that the Japanese lost several vessels in the light. That might be probable; but the 132 Japanese came through the storm of shot and shell with a loss of only three torpedo hoats and a casually list, up to the 31st May inclusive, of boo. This is an achieve- ment little short of miraculous, How ever, we have no Russian report telegraphed over the world, and we can only trust to the future to enlighten us as to the exact state of the losses. And now Rodjestvensky is a prisoner in the hands of the enemy, having been severely wounded. It had been freely stated that the Russian Admiral was in bad health. Anyone who had considered his fate never doubted the rumour. Sent out on a long and hazardous journey, the hope of his master the Tsar, and the last beacon-light of his fellow-countrymen, Admirał Rod- jestvenský might well worry himself sick of a fever. He had to find out the character of his boats; he had to lick a lot of ignor aut landsmen into something like fighting shape; and he had to evade, if he could, the dexterous Japanese. He did his best, no, doubt; but night and day he must have been at his wits end wondering what the result would be It was also rumoured that

piece was very well staged and dressed, but did some of his own commanders were not on

not go with quite the swing and spirit which the best of terms with their chief; that, in-

usually characterizes this company's perform- deed, they sought to thwart him in every

ances. Mr. Frank Cochrane's interpretation The Colonial Secretary rose to a point of of Napolion was fairly good, but we have seen way they possibly could. That may be only an idle rumour, but if there was even a

The Hon. Mr. Shewan: Am I in order, sir? him do better work on his previous visits. suggestion of insubordination, the Admiral's

H. E. the Governor-Scarcely, I think. Malle. Belle Luscombe, Madame San Gine task was immensely increased.

The Hon. Mr. Shewan, continuing: -The very was excellent, while Mr. Kaya was in fine võîçë. told that he was severely wounded, debts had been owing since 1950, the first ou

man sitting at the head of the Sanitary Board and rendered his songs to good advantage, which would appear to show that at

and merely granting dispensations to all and the statement being Wei Yuk $3,000, Debtor any rate he tried to do his duty and could not recollect the date on which the mo.

HI. E. the Governor That is certainly out Miss Violet Frampton was a pleasing and in. renious René, an Imperial ward, both looking failed. He had a Herculean work to per-ney was last lent out.

Hon. Mr. Shewan :-We now ask the gover; and acting the paiť very well, especially in

It is officially announced that, in the last form and only a man's arm with which to When he received deposits during April, hement to break the very ordinance he himself the scene with the Duke and Duchess of Dantzic, naval battle, the damages to our fleet were perform it. It must be a dreary pillow on thought he would be able to repay the money, brought in. That, I say, may happen again. which rests the Admiral's head in a Japan. although he knew that money was very tight H. E. the Governor That is also out of wherein she implores the Duke noi to marry very slight and none of our battleships, her, in the event of Napolean's effecting his cruisers, destroyers, nor any other ships (ex- se hospital. True he did not brag about at the ume. It was a case of "first come first order. fighting to a finish, and having nothing to

served." In the middle of that month be knew Hon. Mr. Shawno:-1 won't continue with divorce. Miss Dolly Grattan as the Empresa do but die for Tsar and country, as Stoessel the bank was in difficulty and people had told that, sir. But do you call bills with such Josephine had little to do beyond looking cept three torpedo boats) were lost.

them they had too much money out, and he provisions legislation? To me it is merely

Under the Imperial command Admiral did, but his fate has been worse, and knew, there was little or none coming in. The travesty of legislation to be brought here and Imperial. Misses Yella Nicoll and Amy Bailey, Togo was authorized to permit Rear-Admiral one wonders what it will be if he house 134, Winglok Street, was in his and made to pass such laws by a majority as the proud sisters of "Ilis Imperial Majesty," ever 'returns to Russia, that land of Yueng Tak Chang's name, and was now mort. which is compelled to vote with the the quosdam "Little Corporal" carried one Nebogatoff to submit to the Czar the reports unfulfilled hopes. By this time Birileff gaged for $15,000. The drawings of partners Government. 1 oppose this bill because back to "Cinderella " pantomime days. Mr. C.

on the last battle and the list of Russian. should be in Vladivostok looking for his were entered in the cash book, but there were instead of stating clearly the terms on which F. Cooke as François was distinctly good, killed, wounded and prisoners, and also to

no means of ascertaining the exact sums paid the Governor propose to exempt Crown phant in command. Even the three vessels.to each of them. Sometimes loans were made lessees from its provisions it renders perfecily Mr. Percy Hayda as M. de Flahault, and | release on parole the surrendered officers of

null and void those provisions by leaving them Mr. E. McIntyre, as Papillou, also doing good to be modified on any terms the Governor work. The choruses were a bit weak, and in. thinks fit. Everyone should be equal before clined to be lost at times, "The Girl from the law, and the law should be applied equally to everyone. It seems to me that in this Colony Kaye's" will be staged this evening. anyone with influence, who objects to the incidence of a law can get italtered or modified. in his favour by applying to the Sanitary Board or some other authority. What is the use of laws like this if you do not enforce them strictly and impartially, and what is the use of a law which after providing for forty different classes leaves it to the Governor to abrogata them on such terms as he shall think fit?"?

The Hon. Dz. Ho Kai sapported the second reading of the Bill, and said that the objec- tion raised by the hon member opposite. seemed to be due to some objections to

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which escaped to Vladivostok will prove no addition to the northern fleet, for the simple reason that the crews will be absolutely 19.80 Jemoralised by their experience in the Yel. low Sea. The Russians would seem to have only one way before them-to make peace with as much honour as the Japanese are willing to accord them. It may be galling, but to the average onlooker it appears as if Russia had met her Waterloo. How she can hope to rehabilitate herself in the eyes of the world it will be interesting to see; but that her power both by land and sea is gone for some decades to come must be apparent, to the most casual observer. As for Admiral Togo, he has been hailed as another Nelson, but we cannot compare the days of Nelson with the present time. The conditions are absolutely different; only one feature. is

N.B.--All our Wines and Spirits are bottled at home, thereby ensuring to our Customers all the advantages accruing from bottling done at home under the direct supervision

of the Growers and Distillers as compared

Have you tried to recover the money 7-Yes, I have pressed the people for paymeal.

Continuing, he said that there were two peo ple who guaranteed a debt of $41,000, "and although he had pressed them for the money, he had been unable to get it in. te had told them money was very glit. Some of the

to them oa security, but no account was kept only the security.

Another partner said he took no part in the business, never saw the books and sometimes "stroiled in the office in the course of the year."

the Colony? asked the Official Receiver,

Are you interested in any other business in

"No," replied the witness. Not in the So-and-so ? observed Mr. Wake- man, mentioning the name of a firm,

"Yes," replied debtor.

Or in the asked Mr. Wakeman, giving the name of another Chinese hong.

order.

of order.

"Yes," calmly replied witness.. any other fit in Hongkong?

Why did you say you were not interested in Well, I put them down in my statement, and you know all about it just as I do."

Another partner, baving been heard the ex- amination was adjourned, the Chief Justice re- principle of the Bill. marking that the bank seemed a going concern The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai observed that the

certain clause

The Hon. Mr. Shewan-1 object to the

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE American (Korea) and inst... Indian (Namsang) 5th inst.. German (Wilchad) 5th inst" German (Bayern) 6th inst.. German (Darmstadt) 7th inst.

·American (Copfic) izih inst, Canadian (Empress of India) izt's int, German (Prine Waldemar) 19th fast, Canadian (Tartar), both inst. -

to bottling done, in China by Chinamen, common to both-intense patriotism and to which Mr. Wakeman added, "Yes, accord- | principle of the Bill was stated to facilitate deal arrived at Vancouver at 7 pm, on 30th ult

at the service of European Firms.

Hongkong, 28th December, 1904.

The C. P. R. Co.'s ss. Empress of Japan fierce love of battle. The Japanese may ing to the statement filed of the debts it is a ings with land or property in the New Terri-

The H, A. L. s.s. Ámbria from Hamburg, well be left fitly to honour their doughly solvent concern if the outstanding amounts tories. He understood that the hot, member left Singapore for this port on 31st ult [33-bero, whose task is now apparently done, can be got in!!!

objected to one clause, viz., sub-section 4. of and may be expected here on 6th last

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THE JAPANESE FLEET..

DAMAGES VERY SLIGHT,

THREE TO PADO-BOATS LOST.

Tokio, 31st May, 3 p.m. (received 1st June, 0.25 a.m.)

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Nicholai 1., Grel, Apraxin and Senyavin,

* Vice-Admiral Rodjstvenisky was taken to the Sascho Naval Hospital

No other admiral was captured from the Biedory, the last report in this respect being due to a clerical error.;

***In the report dated Tokioj “zoth May; 7.45 pm. and, by counesy of the Japanese. Consul, published by us yesterday, it was stated that the Japanese destroyer Saranami, caplur- ed, toward the evebing of the 27th ulțimo, south": of Urleung Island, the Russian destroyer. Biedovy wherein were found Admiral::Rod- festvensky "and another Admiral,” both ́severe."; ly wounded together with 80 Russians Includ-⠀ ing the staff officers from the Flagship Kaların Suvaro) which was sunk on the 27th instant ;" they were all taken as prisoners From the amended report printed above, it is seen that only one Admiral was captured, viz., Admiral Rodjestvensky.-En ll. K.TO/ MEN

The second of the above despatches was printed in our midg ay “Extra”