Oeuka, 19th May.
It is stated that a portion of the Baltic flues witl be unable 6" pro-coed to the Pratas owing to the scarcity of conl.—Apeoial service.
The Pratas are situated about 200 miles 8.E. of Hongkong, below the entrance to the Formosa Channel.—Ep.
London, 19th May.
Steamers arriving at Singapore! saw the Baltic fleet forty miles from Cape Varella on tle 15th inst. and 250 miles eitst-north-east of the Cape on the 16th inst.—Eaolusive servios.
Cape Varolla is 65 miles north of Camranh Bay.—Ep.
Osaka, 29th May.
It is reported from St. Petersburg that Admiral Rozhdiestvensky is} incapacitated by illness, a d Admiral Alexeieff is mentioned as his snecessor in the command. ial service.
Tokio, 19th May.
The Wolff Agency telegraphs that, recording to the " Buurse Gazette" it is persistently rumoured at St. Petersburg and Cronitadt that Ad miral Rozhdiesivensky is suffering from acute nervousness, and has begged {0 be allowed to return home. Yhe Vice-Admiral will, probably succeed bim.—Our own.coppeapon-
London vii Bombay, 1%b May.
Reuter's correspondent at St. Petersburg Wires that Admiral Birileff had aa audience of the Czar: yesterday, prior to leaving for Viadivostock to' take command of the Russian naval forces la the Pur)
The reports that he will assume immediate command ofthe Baltic fleet are unfounded. Admiral Bozhdiestvensky will conduct all pending operations.—Reuter.
London, 20th May.
Numerous correspondents at St. Petersburg affirm that Admiral Rozhdi: stweusky is suffering from an internal disease and nervous bréak-down. He hopes to take his fleet to Viadivostock, arid will then resign and return to Russia—Kzolusive 'A. similar measure was taken at Port Arthur prior to its investment.—Reuter.
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