Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1907 — IN DANGEB OF A CLASH [ARTICLE]

IN DANGEB OF A CLASH

Men of the United States and Japanese Squadrons Have Already Declared War. Brest, July 24.—The Japanese squadron Is expected to reach this port soon. The delay in arriving is attributed generally to the desire of the Japanese commander to make a short as possible the ti me the Un i ted States and Jananese ships will be together In the harbor and thus to reduce the danger of any untoward incident between the sailors. The inen of the United States cruisers Washington and Tennessee, now here, seem to hold a grudge against the Japanese because of a fancied grievance at Jamestown, and there has been threatening talk in the cases by United States bluejackets. Rear Admiral Charles E. Stockton, in command of the United States vessels, has decided to grant no shore leave after the Japanese arrive. United States , officers are preparing to treat the Japanese visitors With great cordiality. They will be shown every courtesy and entertained at din ner on the United States flagship.