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... sweeping the seas in pursuit of everything Russian , centering their attack upon Port Arthur . The battle that ensued was terrific . The invading fleet was received by the land batteries with 36 THE GREAT WAR IN THE EAST .
... sweeping the seas in pursuit of everything Russian , centering their attack upon Port Arthur . The battle that ensued was terrific . The invading fleet was received by the land batteries with 36 THE GREAT WAR IN THE EAST .
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Marshall Everett. The invading fleet was received by the land batteries with a storm of shot and shell . The Russian fleet joined in the battle and even the warships crippled during the preceding night participated in the firing from ...
Marshall Everett. The invading fleet was received by the land batteries with a storm of shot and shell . The Russian fleet joined in the battle and even the warships crippled during the preceding night participated in the firing from ...
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... batteries , and the guns of our squadron , which weighed anchor and participated in the engagement . " At about midday the Japanese squadron ceased its fire and left , proceeding south . " Our losses in the fleet were two naval officers ...
... batteries , and the guns of our squadron , which weighed anchor and participated in the engagement . " At about midday the Japanese squadron ceased its fire and left , proceeding south . " Our losses in the fleet were two naval officers ...
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... impossible . Not alone were the naval officers present at the circus , but the mili- tary officers deserted their places at the land batteries to occupy seats beside the ring . The honor of Russia , both THE SECOND SHOT OF THE WAR . 39.
... impossible . Not alone were the naval officers present at the circus , but the mili- tary officers deserted their places at the land batteries to occupy seats beside the ring . The honor of Russia , both THE SECOND SHOT OF THE WAR . 39.
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... batteries would sink us for disobeying orders or send a torpedo boat in pursuit . The captain had repeatedly signaled for permission to proceed , but his signals were not answered . GOOD SHOOTING OF JAPS . " The bombardment of the port ...
... batteries would sink us for disobeying orders or send a torpedo boat in pursuit . The captain had repeatedly signaled for permission to proceed , but his signals were not answered . GOOD SHOOTING OF JAPS . " The bombardment of the port ...
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Page 119 - That if any person shall, within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, increase or augment, or procure to be increased or augmented, or shall knowingly be concerned in increasing or augmenting, the force of any ship of war, cruiser, or other armed vessel, which, at the time of her arrival within the United States, was a ship of war, or cruiser, or armed vessel, in the...
Page 121 - No ship of war or privateer of either belligerent shall be permitted, while in any port, harbor, roadstead or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, to take in any supplies except provisions and such other things as may be requisite for the sustenance of her crew and except so much coal...
Page 125 - So long as the sun shall warm the earth, let no Christian be so bold as to come to Japan ; and let all know, that the King of Spain himself, or the Christians' God, or the great God of all, if he violate this command, shall pay for it with his head.
Page 118 - Hiring or retaining another person to enlist or enter himself in the service of either of the said belligerents as a soldier, or as a marine, or seaman on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque...
Page 121 - That free ships make free goods' — that is to say, that the effects or goods belonging to subjects or citizens of a Power or State at war are free from capture and confiscation when found on board of neutral vessels, with the exception of articles contraband of war. 2* That the property of neutrals on board an enemy's vessel is not subject to confiscation, unless the same be contraband of war.
Page 120 - ... roadstead, or waters, except in case of stress of weather, or of her requiring provisions or things necessary for the subsistence of her crew or repairs...
Page 322 - ... whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.
Page 119 - ... 9, Issuing or delivering a commission within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States for any ship or vessel to the intent that she may be employed as aforesaid.
Page 119 - States for any ship or vessel to the intent that she may be employed as aforesaid. "10. Increasing or augmenting, or procuring to be increased or augmented, or knowingly being concerned in increasing or augmenting, the force of any ship of war, cruiser, or other armed vessel, which at the time of her arrival within the United States was a ship of war, cruiser, or armed vessel in the service of...
Page 118 - ... 2. Enlisting or entering into the service of either of the said belligerents as a soldier, or as a marine or seaman on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque, or privateer.