HUMOUR OF THE DAY
... . February 17 (special). A r rived at the scene of difficulties to-day received hp the Czar and the Mikado they were much relieved by my presence here; at a conference we de cided to continue the war. February 18 (special). 1 began hostilities to-day; the Japanese torpedoed fif teen Russian battle-ships, about. The engagement was witnessed by your cor respondent from a special torpedo hired ...