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The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Vladivostok prize court orders release of captured British steamer Calchas and its neutral cargo, but confiscates flour, cotton, and timber bound for Japan; vessel detained 3 months for appeal amid Russian protest.
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Vladivostok, Sept. 14. - The prize court has decided to release the British steamer Calchas (captured while bound from Puget Sound ports to Japan by the Vladivostok squadron) and also the neutral portions of the vessel's cargo. That part of the cargo consigned to Japan, consisting of flour, cotton and timber, is confiscated.
The Calchas will be detained for three months in order to allow its owners time for an appeal from the prize court's decision.
The Russian naval representative before the court protested against the release of the vessel.
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Vladivostok
Event Date
Sept 14
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release of british steamer calchas and neutral cargo; confiscation of cargo consigned to japan (flour, cotton, timber); detention for three months for appeal; russian naval representative protested release.
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The prize court has decided to release the British steamer Calchas, captured by the Vladivostok squadron while bound from Puget Sound ports to Japan, and the neutral portions of its cargo. The part of the cargo consigned to Japan, consisting of flour, cotton, and timber, is confiscated. The Calchas will be detained for three months to allow owners time for an appeal. The Russian naval representative protested against the release.