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THE MORNING- OBEGOSIAN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1905. THEYDQN'TKNOW WHftT HIT-THEM Russian-Naval Officials Stupe ; tied by News of Naval Disaster. DOUBT OF ADMIRAL'S FATE Only Three Ships ot Accounted For by Japan or Vladivostok Talk -or Peace Scouted Till Land Battle Is Fought. LOZSDOX, May 30 The St. Peters burg correspondent of the Maiidard an serfs that Mine. Rojrstvensky, wife of the commander of the RunsIub fleet, has received a telegram from Vladivo stok atgBed by her husband, hbjIbk: that he has arrived there on board the cruis er Almaz, and that he was weVerely Trouaded In the neck, back and abdo men. ST. PETERSBURG. May 31. (4:25 A. M.) The Russian Admiralty s literally stupefied at the extent of the disaster suffered by VIce-A'dmlral Rojestvensky's fleet, and its own adx-Ices paint the sit uation in even worse colors than the Tokio dispatches. The Associated Press Vladivostok dis patch received at an early hour yester day afternoon accounts for only two ehlps of the great Russian fleet the cruiser Almaz and the torpedo-boat de stroyer Grozcny and the absence of news about the battleship Navarin and the cruisers Olcs and Aurora, which are the only -fighting ships of any value not enumerated in the Japanese lists ot de stroyed or captured, and which, up to 4:30 o'clock jesterday afternoon, had not reached Vladivostok, renders almost Idle any hope that they were able to shake off the pursuing Japanese cruisers and reached the shelter of the fortress at Golden Horn. The officers of the Almaz dispute Ad miral Togo's claim of victory with prac tically no loss and declare that they saw two ships go down before their eyes and two cruisers jvere on the point of foun dering when they last distinguished the battling fleets. But they admit that the distance of their ships from the scene of battle arid fog made the view diffi cult. Will Intern All Transports. Russia has agreed to disarm and intern the big fleet of colliers and transports sent to the Chinese coast when Rojest vensky determined to try and force the straits of Corca. It Is believed here that' the Admiral did not want to be hampered by a big convoy in the sea fight, and the decision to send the convoy to the rear compelled Rojestvensky to adopt the shortest route by the way of Tsu Island, as some of the ships could not carry enough coal in their bunkers to steam around Japan. Information brought by the Almaz and published in an official dispatch tonight is supplemented by the results of the in terviews had by the Associated Press correspondent at Vladivostok with the of ficers of the Almaz and Grozeny. This information is very incomplete, as the Almaz, being scantily armored and car rying light guns of little use in battle, drew off after the first collision with the Japanese Saturday and headed for Vladi vostok at full speed. The last view the officers had of the battlefield was at dusk Saturday, when the torpedo attacks had already commenced, and the Knlaz Souv aroff. the Borodino, the Osllabla and the Ural had gone to the bottom, while the Alexander III had been badly dam aged. The Associated Press is informed that the unpublished portion of the official dispatch, the contents of which were sent by a wireless dispatch to Vladivostok on the arrival of the cruiser there, says that the Kniaz Souvaroff wa3 blown up. Captain Chagin. of the Almaz. giving It as his opinion that the destruction was -wrought by submarine boats. The' captain gives the number of Japanese torpedo-boats participating In the at tack as 60. Rojestvensky's Escape Doubted. The Admiralty withholds the name of the craft to which Rojestvensky Is re ported to have been transferred, owing to doubts as to whether it was the destroyer Buiny or the destroyer BravL The report sent tonight of .the arrival of the Buiny at Vladivostok was due to a telegraph, message sent to the Grand Duke Alexis by Admiral Dournovo. a member of the Council of the Empire and superintendent of the posts and tele graphs under the Minister of the In terior, informing him that he has re ceived advices from Vladivostok that the destroyer's commander. Admiral Dourn ovo's son, had picked up Rojestvensky and had followed the Almaz out of the battle. Admiral Dournovo, being under the im pression that the Admiral had reached Vladivostok, so informed the Associated Press. Toklo's account of the arrival of cap tured warships at Japanese ports was more humiliating to the Russian naval, authorities than the news of the defeat. The cpinlon expressed here is that noth ing can excuse the failure of the Russian commanders to sink their ships under their feet rather than to allow them to fall Into the enemy's hands, the Admiralty advancingihe supposition that the ships were stranded on some shoal before being surrendered. Land Battle Before Peace. The question of inaugurating peace ne gotiations is not likely to be opened until full reports of the Russian disaster have been received. The war party continues its defiant attitude and declares that peace is impossible, while many Russians who heretofore have been in favor of peace, but who are now humiliated by the sting of the defeat of their navy, are giving their voice in favor of a continuation of the war. -Nevertheless, the peace party insists on the absolute futility of pro longing the struggle. Ever slow to reach a decision. It is improbable that the gov ernment will decide on the course it will pursue until after battle has been Joined in Manchuria. The Associated Press dispatches indicate that Field Marshal Oyama Is already in motion and that a grand engagement Is imminent. The government still predicts the publication of losses in ships not con tained in Its own advices, but so far as St. Petersburg Is concerned the truth Is known. The war vessel Orel, which the Russian Admiralty admits was sunk, probably was the cruiser Orel, since it seems clear that the battleship of that name was captured and Ls at Sasebo. and St. Petersburg has reported the arrival of the hospital-ship Orel at Vladivostok. counter -which followed, and being sub jected to a. series, of torpedo attacks Sat urday night. Rojestvensky was able to steam 200 miles during the night When Sunday morning came the Rus sian fleet was divided intp two divisions. The " faster and stronger division under Rojestvensky was met by Kamlmura and TJrlu, while the slower division under Nebogatoff renewed the fight with Togo. "With ?ome of the scattered. Russian units it was a case of save himself who can. In the running fight yesterday the Jap anese enjoyed the advantage of superior speed, enabling them to concentrate their fire and bring every crippled Russian ship to bay. Admiral Nebogatoffs bat tered remnant surrendered off Liancourt Rocks, while Rojestvensky, with the best remaining battleships, fought on for the honor- of the Russian navy. The. Admiralty learned with a sense of relief that the flagship Kniaz Souvaroff sank under the foot of the Russian com mander in chief. The surrender of Nebo gatofTs two battleships, even though the. circumstances are not yet known, is regarded as a disgrace. The ships still unaccounted for here are the battleship Navarin and the protected cruisers Oleg, Aurora and Izurarud. all fast vessels. SWAR3I OF TORPEDO - BOATS TheyWnnlhilated Xebogatoff's Squad ron at Opening of Battle. TSARSKOE-SELO, Russia. May SO. (6:30 P. M.) The dispatch received by the Emperor from Vladivostok containing the details of the battle in the Straits' of Corea announced heavy losses, according to which the squadron commanded by Rear-Admiral Nebogatoff was attacked by a swarm of torpedo-boats and all the. ships were either sunk or captured. The main squadron, commanded by Ad miral Rojestvensky, was attacked by Admiral Togo and los; two -ships. The others broke through. Rojestvensky. It Is reported, then sent his fast light cruisers ahead, the heavier fighting ships remain ing, behind. They were attacked by Vlcc Admiral Kamlmura. The Emperor was greatly distressed at the news. THINK ROJESTVENSKY SAFE Russians Piece Together Story of Battle From Fragments. ST. PETERSBURG, May 30. (3 P. M.) The first definite news from Russian source? of the naval battle fought In the Straits of Corea came from Captain Cha gin, of the crulssr Almaz, who has arrived at Vladivostok. He telegraphed to the Emperor that he had witnessed the sink ing of the battleship Kniaz Souvaroff, and reported that Admiral Rojestvensky was wounded. Captain Chagin saw Rojest vensky lowered on board the torpedo-boat destroyer Bulnyl. Whatever other information was con tained In Captain Chagln's telegram was withheld and no details are known except those contained in the for eign dispatches . from which the naval officers have been able to reconstruct a fair Idea of the long and bloody sea fight. They figure that Admiral Togo. with his main squadron, must have lain some where off the coast of Corea, while Ad miral? Kamlmura and Uriu held their squadrons further north to head off the Russian vessels which might go through or to bar the entrance-to the Straits of Tsugaru in case the Russians should be ! reported moving up the East Coast of Japan. When Togo's scouts reported that Ad miral Rojestvensky was heading for the eastern channel of the Straits of Corea, the Japanese Admiral steamed around the northern part of the Tsu Islands and came upon the Russians steaming in double column with the cruisers to port. Togo enjoyed the great advantage ot tactical position when he opened fire, having the lightest of the Russian ships between him and Rojestvensky's heavier vessels, thus smothering the fire of the ! latter. Besides. Togo was able to use all his broadsides, whereas the steramost ships of the Russian columns coming In line ahead formation could probably only with difficulty use any guns at all. Nev ertheless, although suffering the complete loss of four shins in the desperate en- FUGITIVES AT VLADIVOSTOK Dispatch Says Rojestvensky Arrived on Torpedo-Boa t. ST. PETERSBURG, May 3O.-(4:40 P. M.) Admiral Rojestvensky has arrived at Vladivostok on board the torpedo-boat destroyer Bulnyl. During the battle he sustained a wound in the head. Admiral Durnova, a member of the Council of the Empire, and Superintend ent of Posts and Telegraphs under the Minister of the Interior, .has received a dispatch from his son, who Is In com mand of the Bulnyl. describing fully how his commander-in-chief. Admiral Rojest vensky. was saved. The Admiral was washed off the deck of the Kniaz Sou varoff just before the flagship foundered, and was picked up by the torpedo-boat de stroyer Bulnyl. Other private dispatches from Vladi vostok say the Russians lost 12 warships sank and captured during the engage ment. According to these reports, the Japanese torpedo-boats played the prin cipal role In the defeat of the Russian fleet. They were ssnt In for action again and again under a perfect hall of shot from the Russian rapid-firing guns. More than one-half of the Japanese flotilla or torpedo-boats was sunk. The protected cruiser Jcmtchug, report ed sunk Jn the Toklo dispatches, has ar rived at Vladivostok. ACKNOWLEDGE HALF THE CORN Russia Officially Admits - Loss' of Sonic Vessels. ST. PETERSBURG. Mav 30 4:.V! P. M.) The Admiralty officially admits the sinking of. the battleships Kniaz Souva roff. Borodino and Osiabya, the repair ship Kamtchatka and the cruiser Orel. The loss of these vessels was definitely established by Cantain Chatrln. nf th cruiser Almaz. No statement regarding ine snips captured was made. Hospital Ship Reaches Port. ST. PETERSBURG. May 30. The Rus sian hospital ship, which was with Admi ral Rojestvensky's fleet has arrived at Vladivostok. REFORMS TO QUIET PEOPLE Disaster Hurries Preparation for Calling National Assembly. ST. PETERSBURG, May 30. The com mittee of Ministers today commenced the consideration of the plan for the consti tution of the National Assembly as for mulated by the Bouligan Rescript Com mission, and it Is possible that if the news of the Russian naval disaster rait seriously on the temper of the people there. may ne an attempt to relieve the situa tion by an early announcement on this subject. THE WOMEN'S STORE SILVERFIELD' FOURTH AND MORRISON Grand Centennial Sale For Wednesday only vre quote below a fev of the special values -re-offer during this sale. To really appre ciate these excellent offerings you should examine the goods, as you may not he familiar with the excellent standard of the lines kept by the Silverfield Co. SILK SHIRTWAIST SUITS REDUCED For those wishing to possess the finest Silk Shirtwaist Suits in the city for the opening day of the Fair we have placed great reductions on our entire line, thus giving you unlimited choice at exceedingly low prices. We have Shirtwaist Suits of the finest taffeta in the greatest variety and most fashionable styles and colorings. Waists in the blouse and empress effects with leg-o'-mutton sleeves, skirts full plaited and fashionably cut. We quote a few of the prices which prevail throughout the stock for Wednesday only $22.50 Suits $16.00 $32.50 Suits $26.00 $25.00 Suits $18.75 $37.50 Suits $28.50 MILLINERY LESS For Wednesday only we offer you your choice of our entire line of hats a line that includes all the latest ideas from the "World of Fashion." Our stock is conceded the finest in the city and we in clude very hat Dress Hats, Pattern Hats and Street Hats at prices lower than ever before placed on such exquisite creations. We quote a few prices below $4.00 Hats $3.00 $7.00 Hats $5.25 $5.00 Hats S3.75 $8.00 Hats $6.00 $6.00 Hats $4.50 $10.00 Hats $7.50 CHILDREN'S HOSE . We have a splendid line of Lisle Hose for children, warranted to give tho greatest wear colors tan, white and black; regular 35c values 23 or two pair for 45" All Waists Less We offer special reductions on our entire stock of Waists for Wednesday only. Every waist from the plainest to the most elaborately trimmed. Waists of silk, linen and cotton at the following reductions: $6.50 Waists... $4.65 $ 9.50 Waists... $7.00 $7.00 Waists... $4.78 $10.00 Waists... $7.50 SPECIALS ON FIRST FLOOR Eegular $1.00 Belts of taffeta and peau de soi silk, in the girdle effects; $1.00 values ..63 Buster Brown Belts for children, fine patent leather with large eyelets; 50c value 25 Washable Suede Cotton Gloves of the genuine Kayser make; regular 75c value 58 WE STORE, CLEAN, REPAIR AND REMODEL FUR GARMENTS We have a complete plant for the storing of Fur Garments daring the Summer months, and also do re pairing and remodeling at reduced rates. We pay the very highest prices for Baw Furs, as we are manu facturers and use them purselves. ON H OFwftTER 5 TAKES POOR LIVES Rhea Creek, Near Heppner, Is J Swollen Enormously by a Cloudburst. GOODS BOUGHT TODAY CHARGED ON JUNE ACCOUNT VALLEY SWEPT BY FLOOD Mrs. J. It. Xuncmakcr, Her Child, and Two Children orA. 11. Cox Are the Victims Some Xarrow Escapes. PENDLETON. Or., Slay CO.-(SpecIaL)-Advices have been received here that a cloudburst occurred on Rhea Creek. 12 miles south o Heppner.. this afternoon, about 3 o'clock. Mrs. J. R. Nunemaker and her youngest child, and two children of A. R. Cox were drowned. Others were caught by the rush of water, but escaped without great Injury. The bodies of Mrs. Xuncmakcr and one of the Cos children have been recov ered, but the bodies of the other two children are still missing. A search party from Heppner Is now at the scene of the disaster doing all In Its power to find the missing bodies, but as yet the search has been unavailing. Rhea Creek, where the" cloudburst oc curred, runs parallel to Willow Creek, the scene of the big Heppner cloudburst and flood of two years ago. Heppner was not touched by today's awful torrent of water which swept everything before It down the little valley. . It ls stated by WWG. Howard, of Mil ton, who arrived In this city from Hep pner today, where he has been visiting friends Tor several days, that although the cloudburst had not occurred before he left a terrific rainstorm prevailed throughout the South Butter Creek coun try. Fully 200 present residents of this city were former residents of Heppner. many of them having moved to this city after the terrible Heppner flood of two years ago. and great excitement prevails here tonight."' All communication with Heppner from this city has been cut off. and it is im possible to get a later report of the con dition left by the storm and cloudburst. Early advices state that the loss to the farmers along Rhea Creek will amount to an excessive sum. and that farmhouses, barns, fences, and every thing movable along the path of the tor rent was totally destroyed. Many horses and cattle are also reported to have per ished. There Is also a report that another smaller cloudburst occurred just above the City of Heppner. about 7:S0 o'clpck this evening, but this rumor Is ur.con 'firmed. The conflicting reports which have been sent to this city have aroused a grjat deal of uncertain excitement among those people who have friends and relatives living in Heppner and vicinity. "ALL OVER WITH RUSSIA" PITIFUL CRY OF CZAtt OX READ IXG XEWS OF DISASTER. It Throws Him Into a Feverish Tre mor and Only His "Wife and Doctor Sec Him. srnci.u.. CABLE. VIENNA, May 31. Information has been received from wcll-nuormcd Russian sources in St. Petersburg that the Czar Is ill with fever at the palace, and that no one but his private physician Is per mitted to see him. The effect of the evil news from the Far East on him has been very' bad. While reading the official telegrams from the commander-in-chief at Vladivostok, he trembled violently, repeatedly crying out that Jt was all over with Russia. After wards he retired to his room and sent fcr his physician, who had great difficulty in quieting him. Since then no one has been permitted to see him except the Czarina, who Is doing her best to cheer him. RIOTIXG IS REXEWED AT LODZ Strikers Storm Hospital and Arc At tacked by Cossacks. LODZ. Russian Poland. May 30. The strike here Is extending. About 33.000 workmen are now out. A police sergeant was shot and killed In the street? during the night, and the manufacturers are urgently appealing for government pro tection. Six hundred workmen attempted to storm" the Red Cross Hospital, believing that one of their comrades wounded In to day's rioting was lying there dead. Cos sacks were summoned and fired on the workmen, wounding five of them seriously and several slightly. Several thousand troops have arrived from Warsaw. The situation is critical and several manufacturers- have fled to Warsaw, while the mobs prevented others leaving. There- Is no meat In the city and poultry ls at famine prices. St. Petersburg Bourse Steady. ST. PETERSBURG. May 30. The Bourse showed no signs of panic today. Fours again closed at J3". KING ALFONSO IN PARIS Cheered by Crowds as He Drives Be tween Lines of Troops. PARia May 30. The royal train bear ing King Alfonso of Spain for a week's visit arrived this afternoon. President Loubet. accompanied by the Cabinet, greeted the King as he descended, while batteries of artillery thundered a royal salute of 101 guns. 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