1 00:01:32,256 --> 00:01:34,742 - Port Arthur, February the eighth, 2 00:01:34,776 --> 00:01:37,848 the whole winter has gone by, yet there is no improvement 3 00:01:37,883 --> 00:01:39,643 in my marriage to Sidney. 4 00:01:39,678 --> 00:01:41,990 He spends all his time in the hills 5 00:01:42,025 --> 00:01:44,303 or in his office at Port Arthur, concerned about 6 00:01:44,337 --> 00:01:46,477 the drift to war with Japan. 7 00:01:46,512 --> 00:01:49,757 Yet, he can no longer see that we too are drifting apart. 8 00:01:51,206 --> 00:01:53,484 I sometimes pray that the war will come quickly, 9 00:01:53,519 --> 00:01:56,833 so that my fate can be settled, one way or the other. 10 00:02:08,465 --> 00:02:09,293 Minna? 11 00:02:13,746 --> 00:02:14,954 - Yes, missy? 12 00:02:14,989 --> 00:02:17,129 - Ice, I want more ice. 13 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:13,081 - Ship oars! 14 00:03:18,777 --> 00:03:19,881 Out! 15 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:13,935 - Margaret? 16 00:04:17,974 --> 00:04:21,218 We've had a cable from Tokyo. 17 00:04:21,253 --> 00:04:23,531 The Japanese fleet has left Sasebo. 18 00:04:23,565 --> 00:04:24,704 Looks like war. 19 00:04:25,567 --> 00:04:26,396 - When? 20 00:04:27,604 --> 00:04:29,364 - Matter of days, I would guess. 21 00:04:31,850 --> 00:04:32,851 - Thank God. 22 00:04:34,507 --> 00:04:35,646 - How can you say that? 23 00:04:36,751 --> 00:04:39,512 - It means we can go home. 24 00:04:39,547 --> 00:04:40,893 - I'd never see you again. 25 00:04:45,070 --> 00:04:47,175 Is that what you want? 26 00:04:47,210 --> 00:04:48,832 - If you're looking for Sidney, 27 00:04:48,867 --> 00:04:50,592 you'll find him down on the shore. 28 00:04:52,008 --> 00:04:54,320 - In the spring of 1904 Reilly found himself 29 00:04:54,355 --> 00:04:57,151 in the ancient Chinese province of Manchuria, 30 00:04:57,185 --> 00:05:00,671 a land so rich that both the Russians and the Japanese 31 00:05:00,706 --> 00:05:02,328 were greedy to possess it. 32 00:05:02,363 --> 00:05:05,573 From his vantage point as a shipping agent in Port Arthur, 33 00:05:05,607 --> 00:05:08,127 which was the headquarters of the Russian Pacific Fleet, 34 00:05:08,162 --> 00:05:10,992 Reilly came to realize that the Russians were ill prepared 35 00:05:11,027 --> 00:05:12,476 for war. 36 00:05:12,511 --> 00:05:15,341 As the crisis developed, Reilly pleaded in his dispatches 37 00:05:15,376 --> 00:05:17,861 to Cummings in London that the British do something 38 00:05:17,896 --> 00:05:20,450 to avert the catastrophe that would follow a Japanese 39 00:05:20,484 --> 00:05:23,729 attack, but the British and Japanese had recently become 40 00:05:23,763 --> 00:05:27,215 allies, and Cummings was loathe to interfere. 41 00:05:27,250 --> 00:05:29,873 Instead, he instructed Reilly to place himself 42 00:05:29,908 --> 00:05:31,737 at the disposal of the Japanese navy, 43 00:05:31,771 --> 00:05:34,395 thereby ensuring his reluctant participation 44 00:05:34,429 --> 00:05:35,948 in the coming war. 45 00:05:35,983 --> 00:05:37,950 - These batteries overlook the harbor? 46 00:05:37,985 --> 00:05:39,745 - Yes, but their crews are down at the port, 47 00:05:39,779 --> 00:05:42,265 preparing the war ships for the next six weeks. 48 00:05:42,299 --> 00:05:44,060 - What about the guns here? 49 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:45,371 - They're still undercover. 50 00:05:45,406 --> 00:05:46,890 - You're certain? 51 00:05:46,925 --> 00:05:49,272 - Their recoil chambers have not yet been filled with oil. 52 00:05:50,618 --> 00:05:52,102 - What about the minefields? 53 00:05:52,137 --> 00:05:53,276 - What minefields? 54 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:55,209 - The ones that protect the Russian ships. 55 00:05:55,243 --> 00:05:57,694 There must be a passage through them. 56 00:05:57,728 --> 00:05:58,626 - Well, it changes. 57 00:05:58,660 --> 00:05:59,834 Every day they sow more mines 58 00:05:59,869 --> 00:06:01,353 and in the evening they sweep a new channel. 59 00:06:01,387 --> 00:06:05,805 - Mr. Reilly, we need a copy of tonight's swept channel. 60 00:06:06,979 --> 00:06:08,498 - What time tonight? 61 00:06:08,532 --> 00:06:09,706 - At midnight. 62 00:06:10,914 --> 00:06:12,295 - Without warning? 63 00:06:12,329 --> 00:06:15,125 - Our code does not require a declaration of war. 64 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:17,300 - The Russians do not recognize your code. 65 00:06:18,335 --> 00:06:20,234 - Well that is unfortunate. 66 00:06:21,752 --> 00:06:23,271 For them. 67 00:06:25,446 --> 00:06:27,655 - Has the British government been informed? 68 00:06:27,689 --> 00:06:28,932 - I presume so. 69 00:06:28,967 --> 00:06:30,865 After all, we are allies. 70 00:06:30,900 --> 00:06:32,039 - Well, like it seems to me-- 71 00:06:32,073 --> 00:06:33,695 - That is beside the point. 72 00:06:33,730 --> 00:06:36,388 You will get us the chart of tonight's swept channel. 73 00:06:36,422 --> 00:06:39,425 You will deliver it to me here at 10 PM, no later. 74 00:06:41,393 --> 00:06:42,946 - It won't be that easy. 75 00:06:42,981 --> 00:06:46,777 - Mr. Reilly you are a shipping agent. 76 00:06:46,812 --> 00:06:48,918 It won't be that difficult. 77 00:06:55,303 --> 00:06:57,857 - I presume then that this is no ordinary reconnaissance. 78 00:06:57,892 --> 00:06:59,963 - No, we are going to cut the cables that link 79 00:06:59,998 --> 00:07:02,379 Port Arthur with the outside world. 80 00:07:02,414 --> 00:07:03,933 - Did you bring payment for the guide? 81 00:07:03,967 --> 00:07:04,761 - 2,000 falas. 82 00:07:04,795 --> 00:07:06,314 - Don't let him know. 83 00:07:06,349 --> 00:07:07,384 His friends will cut your throats 84 00:07:07,419 --> 00:07:08,834 before you reach the cables. 85 00:07:10,767 --> 00:07:13,839 Tell him the boat that comes tonight brings the payment. 86 00:07:13,873 --> 00:07:15,392 - I appreciate your advice. 87 00:07:15,427 --> 00:07:17,015 - I shall be back tonight. 88 00:07:17,049 --> 00:07:18,223 With the chart. 89 00:07:48,701 --> 00:07:49,979 - Hello Minna, you're packing? 90 00:07:50,013 --> 00:07:51,566 - Greenberg's been here. 91 00:07:54,845 --> 00:07:56,571 - He says the Japanese are out to sea. 92 00:07:56,606 --> 00:07:57,987 He says war is inevitable. 93 00:07:59,574 --> 00:08:01,266 - He's right, they attack tonight. 94 00:08:02,267 --> 00:08:03,268 - Oh my God. 95 00:08:04,441 --> 00:08:06,547 - Book your passage out on the next ship. 96 00:08:06,581 --> 00:08:07,824 - What about you? 97 00:08:07,858 --> 00:08:09,377 - I have to stay on for a while. 98 00:08:09,412 --> 00:08:11,138 - They'll kill you, you know? 99 00:08:11,172 --> 00:08:13,726 I know exactly what you're doing here. 100 00:08:13,761 --> 00:08:15,245 - Greenberg your lover? 101 00:08:16,902 --> 00:08:18,145 - Why do you ask? 102 00:08:18,179 --> 00:08:19,836 - I'm just curious. 103 00:08:21,424 --> 00:08:22,356 - Is that all? 104 00:08:22,390 --> 00:08:23,322 You're not angry? 105 00:08:23,357 --> 00:08:24,151 You're not jealous? 106 00:08:24,185 --> 00:08:25,290 You're just curious? 107 00:08:25,324 --> 00:08:26,705 - We haven't got much time. 108 00:08:26,739 --> 00:08:27,913 - Yet you feel it appropriate at this moment 109 00:08:27,947 --> 00:08:30,329 to inquire whether Greenberg is my lover? 110 00:08:30,364 --> 00:08:32,055 - I want to know. 111 00:08:32,090 --> 00:08:33,850 - Why has it taken you so long? 112 00:08:39,959 --> 00:08:41,478 Well, the answer to your question is yes, 113 00:08:41,513 --> 00:08:43,066 Greenberg was my lover. 114 00:08:43,101 --> 00:08:45,413 He actually took these out of their wrappings. 115 00:08:45,448 --> 00:08:46,863 I sometimes feel they've been boxed up 116 00:08:46,897 --> 00:08:48,416 ever since we left Southampton! 117 00:08:49,900 --> 00:08:51,799 - Greenberg say anything else? 118 00:08:52,938 --> 00:08:54,250 - I don't think you understand what 119 00:08:54,284 --> 00:08:55,630 it's been like for me here. 120 00:08:57,149 --> 00:09:00,187 I can't go into town because you say I'll be raped, 121 00:09:00,221 --> 00:09:02,016 forbidden to ride outside the house without an escort 122 00:09:02,051 --> 00:09:03,500 in case I'm kidnapped. 123 00:09:03,535 --> 00:09:05,192 I'm a virtual prisoner. 124 00:09:05,226 --> 00:09:07,711 I never know when you're coming in or going out. 125 00:09:07,746 --> 00:09:11,474 The only companion I have had has been Greenberg. 126 00:09:11,508 --> 00:09:13,821 Without him, I'd have gone mad. 127 00:09:13,855 --> 00:09:15,305 - The dangers were real! 128 00:09:15,340 --> 00:09:16,513 Baku was Christian compared to what happens out here! 129 00:09:16,548 --> 00:09:18,688 - Then why did you send me home? 130 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:27,662 What's going to happen, Sidney? 131 00:09:27,697 --> 00:09:29,250 - Going to sink the Russian fleet. 132 00:09:29,285 --> 00:09:31,045 God knows what will happen after that. 133 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:32,529 - I mean about us. 134 00:09:35,187 --> 00:09:37,741 - Your selfishness is of cosmic proportions. 135 00:09:37,776 --> 00:09:39,260 There is going to be a war. 136 00:09:39,295 --> 00:09:41,331 This country is going to be turned into a chattel house! 137 00:09:41,366 --> 00:09:43,954 Everyone we know here is going to die! 138 00:09:43,989 --> 00:09:44,817 - Including you? 139 00:09:46,923 --> 00:09:47,717 - No, I'll find a way. 140 00:09:47,751 --> 00:09:48,959 - Like you did in Baku? 141 00:09:48,994 --> 00:09:50,892 - No, this time you're going, I'm staying. 142 00:09:55,794 --> 00:09:56,622 - Look. 143 00:09:57,727 --> 00:09:59,763 We can't stop the war. 144 00:09:59,798 --> 00:10:02,352 But we can mend our feelings for each other-- 145 00:10:02,387 --> 00:10:03,560 - It's too late! 146 00:10:06,632 --> 00:10:08,462 - It's never too late. 147 00:10:08,496 --> 00:10:10,395 You taught me that. 148 00:10:10,429 --> 00:10:11,982 - I have to get to the office. 149 00:10:12,017 --> 00:10:13,122 You must pack. 150 00:10:14,192 --> 00:10:15,538 I'll send Greenberg to collect-- 151 00:10:15,572 --> 00:10:17,229 - Sidney! 152 00:10:25,513 --> 00:10:26,928 - I'll try and get back this afternoon, 153 00:10:26,963 --> 00:10:28,654 but things are difficult. 154 00:10:30,622 --> 00:10:31,450 - Please. 155 00:10:32,313 --> 00:10:33,832 It's not my fault. 156 00:10:34,971 --> 00:10:36,524 It's this place that's done it to me. 157 00:10:38,216 --> 00:10:39,596 - I know, I know. 158 00:10:46,879 --> 00:10:48,364 What was that for? 159 00:10:49,606 --> 00:10:52,540 - Just to show you, you can't fob me off 160 00:10:52,575 --> 00:10:54,093 with a kiss and a hug. 161 00:12:04,819 --> 00:12:07,581 - Did Margaret tell you the news? 162 00:12:07,615 --> 00:12:08,582 - Yes. 163 00:12:08,616 --> 00:12:10,135 - Everyone's trying to get out. 164 00:12:10,169 --> 00:12:12,241 The office has been like this since sun up. 165 00:12:12,275 --> 00:12:14,657 - Well, they know the quickest way out is by rail. 166 00:12:14,691 --> 00:12:17,211 - Whites only on the railroad, just as new orders. 167 00:12:18,281 --> 00:12:19,420 - Has the Foo Ping docked? 168 00:12:19,455 --> 00:12:20,663 - An hour ago. 169 00:12:20,697 --> 00:12:23,079 - Tell Macdougal not to damp down the boilers. 170 00:12:23,113 --> 00:12:25,219 He may have to sail on the flood. 171 00:12:25,254 --> 00:12:26,082 - Yes, sir. 172 00:12:31,052 --> 00:12:32,157 And Greenberg? 173 00:12:35,885 --> 00:12:38,267 Make out the documentation for my wife. 174 00:12:38,301 --> 00:12:40,441 She'll be leaving on the Foo Ping. 175 00:12:42,650 --> 00:12:43,651 - Of course. 176 00:12:47,552 --> 00:12:49,657 - All junior officers invited to attend 177 00:12:49,692 --> 00:12:52,177 the Admiral's Ball tonight will attend. 178 00:12:52,211 --> 00:12:54,041 That is an order. 179 00:12:54,075 --> 00:12:55,214 Do I make myself clear? 180 00:12:55,249 --> 00:12:56,423 - Yes, sir. 181 00:12:56,457 --> 00:12:58,977 - I have also noticed officers riding through 182 00:12:59,011 --> 00:13:00,634 the streets at a gallop. 183 00:13:00,668 --> 00:13:02,083 This causes panic. 184 00:13:02,118 --> 00:13:05,121 Officers will in future learn to curb their impatience 185 00:13:05,155 --> 00:13:08,227 and ride in a manner befitting to their rank. 186 00:13:08,262 --> 00:13:09,056 - Yes, sir. 187 00:13:09,090 --> 00:13:12,059 - Three, the band. 188 00:13:12,093 --> 00:13:14,717 I am concerned that the band is not playing music 189 00:13:14,751 --> 00:13:17,340 of a particularly marshal character. 190 00:13:17,375 --> 00:13:19,963 Strauss is not to my way of thinking suitable 191 00:13:19,998 --> 00:13:21,586 for mounted parades. 192 00:13:21,620 --> 00:13:22,966 Gilbert and Sullivan-- 193 00:13:27,350 --> 00:13:30,664 - Your excellency, a dispatch, sir, from Saint Petersburg. 194 00:13:31,803 --> 00:13:33,563 The Japanese delegation have left the city. 195 00:13:33,598 --> 00:13:35,427 - Where were we, Vanderberg? 196 00:13:35,462 --> 00:13:37,291 - The band, sir, Gilbert and Sullivan. 197 00:13:37,326 --> 00:13:39,086 - May I pass this to the admiral, sir? 198 00:13:39,120 --> 00:13:40,777 He may wish to raise steam. 199 00:13:40,812 --> 00:13:41,709 - Why, sir? 200 00:13:41,744 --> 00:13:43,332 Are we expecting an attack? 201 00:13:43,366 --> 00:13:45,368 - Under their frock coats the Japanese are still 202 00:13:45,403 --> 00:13:46,749 warriors, your excellency. 203 00:13:46,783 --> 00:13:49,130 The word for war and attack are the same 204 00:13:49,165 --> 00:13:50,649 in their vocabulary. 205 00:13:50,684 --> 00:13:53,411 - In the history of our civilization a yellow race 206 00:13:53,445 --> 00:13:56,172 has yet to make an attack upon a white one. 207 00:13:56,206 --> 00:13:58,243 I do not think that the Japanese are likely 208 00:13:58,277 --> 00:13:59,486 to set a precedent. 209 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:01,039 - Nevertheless-- 210 00:14:01,073 --> 00:14:03,593 - Thank Saint Petersburg for the information and file it. 211 00:14:03,628 --> 00:14:04,456 - Yes, sir. 212 00:14:09,254 --> 00:14:12,533 - Gilbert and Sullivan is equally unsuitable. 213 00:14:13,431 --> 00:14:14,259 Yes? 214 00:14:16,330 --> 00:14:17,814 - I have a warrant sir which needs 215 00:14:17,849 --> 00:14:19,678 your excellency's signature. 216 00:14:20,817 --> 00:14:21,646 - Bring it here. 217 00:14:23,095 --> 00:14:25,304 Four, caviar. 218 00:14:25,339 --> 00:14:27,893 It is important that the caviar for tonight's function 219 00:14:27,928 --> 00:14:31,069 arrives on time and at the right temperature. 220 00:14:35,211 --> 00:14:37,213 Why do you want to arrest Reilly? 221 00:14:37,247 --> 00:14:41,390 - I'm told he's in contact with the Japanese, sir. 222 00:14:42,425 --> 00:14:44,393 - The Japanese? 223 00:14:44,427 --> 00:14:45,463 - Yes, sir. 224 00:14:45,497 --> 00:14:47,913 So I thought if he was detained 225 00:14:47,948 --> 00:14:52,884 we could find out precisely when they will attack, sir. 226 00:14:53,747 --> 00:14:55,196 - There will be no attack. 227 00:14:55,231 --> 00:14:57,751 How many times do I have to reassure the inhabitants 228 00:14:57,785 --> 00:15:01,375 of this town that war is out of the question? 229 00:15:01,410 --> 00:15:02,238 - Yes, sir. 230 00:15:04,896 --> 00:15:06,898 - You may search his house. 231 00:15:06,932 --> 00:15:09,072 If you find anything which incriminates him 232 00:15:09,970 --> 00:15:12,144 then you may arrest him. 233 00:15:12,179 --> 00:15:14,146 - Yes, your excellency. 234 00:15:14,181 --> 00:15:15,665 - And shoot him. 235 00:15:20,567 --> 00:15:24,674 - Crucifixion is the custom in these parts, your excellency. 236 00:15:24,709 --> 00:15:27,712 - A firing squad, inspector, if you please. 237 00:15:29,334 --> 00:15:30,404 - Yes, sir. 238 00:15:36,928 --> 00:15:38,964 Thank you, your excellency. 239 00:15:42,899 --> 00:15:44,349 - Where were we? 240 00:15:44,383 --> 00:15:45,212 - Caviar. 241 00:16:03,713 --> 00:16:04,507 - Mr. Reilly! 242 00:16:04,542 --> 00:16:06,958 Mr. Reilly, Mr. Reilly! 243 00:16:17,727 --> 00:16:19,488 Like Krakatoa in '83. 244 00:16:20,937 --> 00:16:21,766 Ericson. 245 00:16:23,077 --> 00:16:24,527 I'm from England. 246 00:16:24,562 --> 00:16:26,667 I saw Cummings before I left. 247 00:16:27,565 --> 00:16:28,773 He gave me this for you. 248 00:16:30,222 --> 00:16:33,674 - Am I meant to smoke it or does it contain some message? 249 00:16:33,709 --> 00:16:35,158 - Why not try it and see? 250 00:16:38,092 --> 00:16:39,508 - What brings you to Port Arthur? 251 00:16:39,542 --> 00:16:40,750 - The war. 252 00:16:40,785 --> 00:16:42,407 I'm here to cover it for the Times. 253 00:16:45,617 --> 00:16:47,516 That is, if there's going to be a war. 254 00:16:49,103 --> 00:16:50,760 - There is. 255 00:16:50,795 --> 00:16:53,867 - Yes, Cummings said your view was pessimistic. 256 00:16:56,490 --> 00:16:59,631 - At this moment the Japanese fleet are 40 miles south 257 00:16:59,666 --> 00:17:00,529 of Ronde Island. 258 00:17:01,702 --> 00:17:03,359 At midnight they aim to hit Port Arthur, 259 00:17:03,393 --> 00:17:05,119 sinking the Russian fleet. 260 00:17:05,154 --> 00:17:07,156 At dawn they will put ashore landing parties 261 00:17:07,190 --> 00:17:08,571 at Chefoo and Dorney. 262 00:17:08,606 --> 00:17:11,263 By mid day they should control the entire province. 263 00:17:15,026 --> 00:17:18,547 Dear Reilly, things seem to have got a trifle out of hand. 264 00:17:18,581 --> 00:17:20,065 Stay as long as you can. 265 00:17:20,100 --> 00:17:22,171 There's a good fellow, yours, C. 266 00:17:28,602 --> 00:17:30,086 Do you know I cabled Cummings for advice 267 00:17:30,110 --> 00:17:31,732 and all he sends me is this? 268 00:18:08,711 --> 00:18:11,610 - But there will be some declaration of war surely. 269 00:18:12,784 --> 00:18:15,545 - According to the code of Bushido, no. 270 00:18:15,580 --> 00:18:17,444 As I understand it they're under no obligation 271 00:18:17,478 --> 00:18:19,446 to inform anyone but their ancestors. 272 00:18:20,619 --> 00:18:23,277 - Seems a little bit strange, isn't it? 273 00:18:24,658 --> 00:18:27,074 I mean, they ought to be given a sporting chance. 274 00:18:28,455 --> 00:18:32,183 - Colonel, for the past 20 years the imperial Russian army 275 00:18:32,217 --> 00:18:34,841 has advanced eastward sabring anyone and everything 276 00:18:34,875 --> 00:18:35,842 that got in its way. 277 00:18:37,015 --> 00:18:38,983 They gave nobody a sporting chance. 278 00:18:40,985 --> 00:18:43,953 - The destruction of the Russian fleet. 279 00:18:45,437 --> 00:18:48,371 That would change the balance of power throughout the east. 280 00:18:48,406 --> 00:18:49,925 That's the point. 281 00:18:49,959 --> 00:18:51,616 No one will be safe after this. 282 00:18:53,204 --> 00:18:55,275 - That is just what I've been saying in my report 283 00:18:55,309 --> 00:18:57,173 since I came here. 284 00:19:00,556 --> 00:19:02,351 - Mr. Reilly, sir. 285 00:19:02,385 --> 00:19:03,490 - Ah, Lee Pin. 286 00:19:03,524 --> 00:19:05,595 Lee Pin, this is Colonel Ericson. 287 00:19:05,630 --> 00:19:07,045 The colonel is-- 288 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:08,633 - A foreign correspondent for The London Times. 289 00:19:09,945 --> 00:19:11,498 - Lee Pin is from the bank. 290 00:19:11,532 --> 00:19:13,465 He knows all about our operation here. 291 00:19:26,271 --> 00:19:27,617 Lee Pin, correct me if I'm wrong, 292 00:19:27,652 --> 00:19:29,723 but are there not 22,000 tons of coal dust 293 00:19:29,757 --> 00:19:31,483 at the depot at Chefoo? 294 00:19:31,518 --> 00:19:32,968 I want you to buy it. 295 00:19:33,002 --> 00:19:35,625 I also want you to buy all coal stocks north of Dorney. 296 00:19:35,660 --> 00:19:37,524 - All coal stocks? 297 00:19:37,558 --> 00:19:39,388 - At least 10,000 tons, and anything else 298 00:19:39,422 --> 00:19:42,253 which will be useful in the war, timber, sand, cement. 299 00:19:46,153 --> 00:19:49,536 It's a bad situation, colonel, but I don't see 300 00:19:49,570 --> 00:19:51,469 why we shouldn't make money out of it. 301 00:19:55,645 --> 00:19:57,889 - Macdougal's run up a fever flag. 302 00:19:57,924 --> 00:19:59,304 He won't let anyone on board. 303 00:19:59,339 --> 00:20:01,617 He wants to talk to you. 304 00:20:01,651 --> 00:20:02,583 - What is it? 305 00:20:02,618 --> 00:20:03,791 - He says it's cholera. 306 00:20:04,896 --> 00:20:06,380 - You'll have to excuse me. 307 00:20:07,485 --> 00:20:08,382 - If they're landing in town, nay, 308 00:20:08,417 --> 00:20:09,936 I shall make my way there now. 309 00:20:09,970 --> 00:20:11,109 - Mr. Reilly sir? 310 00:20:11,144 --> 00:20:15,907 In war time they crucify speculators. 311 00:20:15,942 --> 00:20:16,770 - Buy. 312 00:20:21,464 --> 00:20:23,156 Greenberg, with effect from tomorrow you take over 313 00:20:23,190 --> 00:20:24,709 as shipping agent at Port Arthur. 314 00:20:24,743 --> 00:20:28,161 I've written to Shanghai informing them of your promotion. 315 00:20:30,370 --> 00:20:31,923 - It's a very happy day for it. 316 00:20:33,338 --> 00:20:36,341 - Some people might find such a sentiment misplaced. 317 00:20:52,219 --> 00:20:54,946 - I sincerely regret, Mrs. Reilly, that this had 318 00:20:54,981 --> 00:20:56,672 to happen in your husband's house. 319 00:20:57,811 --> 00:21:00,538 - May I ask what you expect to find? 320 00:21:00,572 --> 00:21:02,505 - Incriminating documents. 321 00:21:02,540 --> 00:21:05,232 Items that relate to his espionage activities. 322 00:21:06,406 --> 00:21:07,924 - Why do you think my husband is a spy? 323 00:21:07,959 --> 00:21:10,065 - All foreigners are spies. 324 00:21:10,099 --> 00:21:14,759 Especially those who work for transportation companies. 325 00:21:20,903 --> 00:21:21,973 Whose is this? 326 00:21:24,355 --> 00:21:26,046 - It belonged to my first husband. 327 00:21:27,323 --> 00:21:31,569 - English spies are particularly fond of the Bible. 328 00:21:31,603 --> 00:21:34,434 They take great pleasure in constructing elaborate 329 00:21:34,468 --> 00:21:37,989 ciphers from its most tendentious passages. 330 00:21:38,024 --> 00:21:39,887 - My late husband was a minister of God. 331 00:21:39,922 --> 00:21:42,028 - I'm not interested in your late husband. 332 00:21:44,064 --> 00:21:46,101 I'm interested in Mr. Reilly. 333 00:21:49,069 --> 00:21:50,588 Where are his ponies? 334 00:21:50,622 --> 00:21:52,141 They're not in the stables? 335 00:21:52,176 --> 00:21:53,142 - I have no idea. 336 00:21:57,698 --> 00:22:01,426 - Mrs. Reilly, why are you leaving the country, 337 00:22:01,461 --> 00:22:03,359 at this moment? 338 00:22:03,394 --> 00:22:04,464 Are you running away? 339 00:22:10,159 --> 00:22:14,370 Is Greenberg your lover, Mrs. Reilly? 340 00:22:18,029 --> 00:22:20,618 Would you say, Mrs. Reilly, that your departure 341 00:22:20,652 --> 00:22:23,379 from the bungalow is as a result of a disagreement between 342 00:22:23,414 --> 00:22:26,796 yourself and your husband over Mr. Greenberg perhaps? 343 00:22:28,867 --> 00:22:31,318 Or is it connected with the coming war with Japan? 344 00:22:36,461 --> 00:22:40,845 Of course if Mr. Reilly were here 345 00:22:40,879 --> 00:22:45,194 everything would be made clear, 346 00:22:45,229 --> 00:22:46,299 would it now? 347 00:23:00,589 --> 00:23:02,660 - Welcome aboard. 348 00:23:02,694 --> 00:23:04,800 - What's all this about fever, Mac? 349 00:23:04,834 --> 00:23:06,077 - There isn't any fever. 350 00:23:06,112 --> 00:23:07,561 I just didn't want everybody boarding 351 00:23:07,596 --> 00:23:10,116 until after I'd had the chance to talk to you. 352 00:23:10,150 --> 00:23:11,738 I think it was about here. 353 00:23:11,772 --> 00:23:14,016 I came in behind Ronde Island to run up the coast 354 00:23:14,050 --> 00:23:15,466 and there they were. 355 00:23:15,500 --> 00:23:17,537 Battleships, troop ships, cruisers. 356 00:23:17,571 --> 00:23:19,090 I steamed right through them. 357 00:23:19,125 --> 00:23:20,471 - How fast were they going? 358 00:23:20,505 --> 00:23:21,886 - They were hardly making way, 359 00:23:21,920 --> 00:23:23,232 but the course was north, northwest. 360 00:23:23,267 --> 00:23:25,027 They were heading in this direction. 361 00:23:25,061 --> 00:23:26,062 - Did they see you? 362 00:23:26,097 --> 00:23:26,994 - No, sir. 363 00:23:27,029 --> 00:23:28,168 No, I was carrying no lights. 364 00:23:28,203 --> 00:23:29,825 These are pirate waters. 365 00:23:29,859 --> 00:23:30,895 - I want you to turn around, Mac-- 366 00:23:30,929 --> 00:23:32,552 - They were jettisoning life rafts, 367 00:23:32,586 --> 00:23:35,244 ventilators, even the stoppers off the big guns. 368 00:23:35,279 --> 00:23:37,108 Not even they would throw such stuff overboard 369 00:23:37,143 --> 00:23:38,282 for an exercise. 370 00:23:38,316 --> 00:23:39,766 They're preparing for battle. 371 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:42,078 - Take her out in the flat head for Chemulpo. 372 00:23:42,113 --> 00:23:44,840 - But we've got to warn these people. 373 00:23:46,324 --> 00:23:47,739 Haven't we? 374 00:23:47,774 --> 00:23:49,189 There are women and children up on-- 375 00:23:49,224 --> 00:23:51,157 - It's none of our business, Mac. 376 00:23:51,191 --> 00:23:52,330 - That's not true! 377 00:23:52,365 --> 00:23:54,160 We're allied to the Japanese-- 378 00:23:54,194 --> 00:23:55,678 - That's right, we can't interfere. 379 00:23:55,713 --> 00:23:58,025 - But there's gonna be a lot of killing out there! 380 00:23:58,060 --> 00:24:00,959 Just look at those ships, they're like coconuts at a fair! 381 00:24:00,994 --> 00:24:02,961 No steaming up boilers, no torpedo-- 382 00:24:02,996 --> 00:24:05,861 - You are not to interfere in this business, Mac! 383 00:24:05,895 --> 00:24:07,621 Now you turn around and head for Chemulpo 384 00:24:07,656 --> 00:24:09,313 and you'll tell them there what you saw at Ronde. 385 00:24:09,347 --> 00:24:11,073 - By which time it'll be too late! 386 00:24:17,942 --> 00:24:20,082 How many have you got waiting out there? 387 00:24:20,116 --> 00:24:21,221 - 400, 500 people. 388 00:24:21,256 --> 00:24:22,809 - Well, I'll take the lot. 389 00:24:22,843 --> 00:24:23,913 - You're taking no one. 390 00:24:23,948 --> 00:24:24,845 - But it-- 391 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:25,915 - I know all the arguments, Mac. 392 00:24:27,296 --> 00:24:29,436 But we're not going to interfere with what's happening here. 393 00:24:29,471 --> 00:24:31,335 - You mean the town's doomed, and there's nothing 394 00:24:31,369 --> 00:24:33,751 you can do about it? 395 00:24:33,785 --> 00:24:35,235 - That's right, Mac. 396 00:24:35,270 --> 00:24:38,204 - I'll be damned if I'll go along with that. 397 00:24:47,247 --> 00:24:48,248 - Chemulpo? 398 00:24:48,283 --> 00:24:49,560 - That's right. 399 00:24:54,703 --> 00:24:56,394 - What about the fever? 400 00:24:56,429 --> 00:24:57,292 - Just one man. 401 00:24:58,465 --> 00:25:00,502 I'll have him looked at when we get there. 402 00:25:00,536 --> 00:25:01,779 - Well, make sure you do. 403 00:25:03,229 --> 00:25:05,645 Here are your clearance papers, captain. 404 00:25:05,679 --> 00:25:08,924 Bill of lading, charts for the swept channel. 405 00:25:10,028 --> 00:25:12,238 What about the passenger manifesto? 406 00:25:12,272 --> 00:25:13,722 Are there any alterations? 407 00:25:13,756 --> 00:25:17,035 - Yes, one, my wife, she'll be traveling to Chemulpo. 408 00:25:18,796 --> 00:25:20,176 - Her name? 409 00:25:20,211 --> 00:25:21,764 - Mrs. Margaret Reilly. 410 00:25:29,220 --> 00:25:31,326 - This is a letter for Captain Bailey on the HMS Torbit. 411 00:25:31,360 --> 00:25:33,120 When you get to Chemulpo give it to him. 412 00:25:33,155 --> 00:25:35,053 - If we get to Chemulpo. 413 00:25:35,088 --> 00:25:36,848 - Give it to him, Mac. 414 00:25:36,883 --> 00:25:39,368 Also, this is the latest position of our own ship. 415 00:25:39,403 --> 00:25:41,439 See that they're telegraphed to Shanghai. 416 00:25:41,474 --> 00:25:44,131 - Well, can't that be done from here tomorrow? 417 00:25:44,166 --> 00:25:45,340 - The lines will be out. 418 00:25:47,618 --> 00:25:50,724 - You're in this right up to your neck, aren't you? 419 00:25:50,759 --> 00:25:52,416 - That's why I want you to get Margaret out. 420 00:25:52,450 --> 00:25:54,141 If she's here this time tomorrow they'll nail her 421 00:25:54,176 --> 00:25:55,557 to the wall of the bungalow. 422 00:25:59,457 --> 00:26:01,494 There's just one other thing. 423 00:26:04,911 --> 00:26:06,982 I shall need the chart of the swept channel. 424 00:26:07,016 --> 00:26:08,535 Can you get through without it? 425 00:26:11,987 --> 00:26:13,851 - Yes, I can. 426 00:26:13,885 --> 00:26:15,887 I can just read off the bearings. 427 00:26:15,922 --> 00:26:16,750 - You're sure? 428 00:26:17,820 --> 00:26:18,752 - Yes. 429 00:26:21,341 --> 00:26:22,515 - Then can I have it? 430 00:26:35,459 --> 00:26:38,116 - You're going to let them in, aren't you? 431 00:26:38,151 --> 00:26:40,671 Over the bar, through the minefield? 432 00:26:40,705 --> 00:26:42,500 Torpedo boats, no doubt. 433 00:26:42,535 --> 00:26:46,297 You know what happens when a torpedo hits a warship? 434 00:26:46,332 --> 00:26:48,851 A flash ignites the magazine. 435 00:26:48,886 --> 00:26:50,819 You wouldn't believe that in such a confined space 436 00:26:50,853 --> 00:26:53,235 men can die in so many different ways. 437 00:26:56,100 --> 00:26:58,136 - Thank you, Mac. 438 00:26:58,171 --> 00:27:00,760 - I doubt if we shall meet again. 439 00:27:00,794 --> 00:27:04,591 But if we do, it'll be no longer as friends. 440 00:27:43,699 --> 00:27:44,493 - Margaret? 441 00:27:44,528 --> 00:27:46,046 - Here. 442 00:27:48,911 --> 00:27:49,878 - Tsientsin? 443 00:27:49,912 --> 00:27:50,706 - Yes. 444 00:27:50,741 --> 00:27:51,500 - Took Minna? 445 00:27:51,535 --> 00:27:52,639 - All of them. 446 00:27:54,054 --> 00:27:57,126 - Forget about the trunks, just pack two cases. 447 00:27:58,231 --> 00:27:59,128 Macdougal's sailing this evening. 448 00:27:59,163 --> 00:28:00,267 He's offered you his cabin. 449 00:28:00,302 --> 00:28:01,130 - What about you? 450 00:28:07,482 --> 00:28:08,586 You're not coming. 451 00:28:08,621 --> 00:28:10,588 - I have some business to attend to. 452 00:28:10,623 --> 00:28:11,900 - You won't change your mind? 453 00:28:11,934 --> 00:28:13,211 - No. 454 00:28:13,246 --> 00:28:14,316 - I'll wait. 455 00:28:14,350 --> 00:28:15,559 - Macdougal can't! 456 00:28:15,593 --> 00:28:16,491 - Tomorrow then. 457 00:28:16,525 --> 00:28:17,457 - Tomorrow will be too late! 458 00:28:17,492 --> 00:28:20,426 - So, this is how it ends. 459 00:28:21,565 --> 00:28:23,739 I'm just packed off like a parcel. 460 00:28:23,774 --> 00:28:25,638 - If you stay, they'll kill you. 461 00:28:25,672 --> 00:28:29,262 There'll be 200 people crucified on the hill tomorrow. 462 00:28:29,296 --> 00:28:31,713 I don't want you to be one of them. 463 00:28:31,747 --> 00:28:34,647 Now, these people take their reprisals seriously. 464 00:28:36,511 --> 00:28:39,168 - So, when I get to Chemulpo, what then? 465 00:28:40,825 --> 00:28:41,619 - Keep going. 466 00:28:41,654 --> 00:28:43,241 - Back to England? 467 00:28:43,276 --> 00:28:46,624 When I get there, how long do I wait? 468 00:28:48,143 --> 00:28:48,971 How long? 469 00:28:51,146 --> 00:28:52,043 You are coming back? 470 00:28:52,078 --> 00:28:53,355 - Of course I'm coming back. 471 00:28:56,116 --> 00:28:57,808 Somehow I'll get back, believe me. 472 00:28:59,879 --> 00:29:02,122 Will you be there when I do? 473 00:29:02,157 --> 00:29:03,917 - I don't know. 474 00:29:05,367 --> 00:29:06,610 God forgive me. 475 00:29:08,439 --> 00:29:09,509 I prayed for this war. 476 00:29:10,683 --> 00:29:12,512 I thought it would bring us together again. 477 00:29:14,583 --> 00:29:15,929 - It's Greenberg. 478 00:29:15,964 --> 00:29:17,966 He'll take you to the docks. 479 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,244 - Can't you even do that? 480 00:29:20,278 --> 00:29:23,799 - I have to meet the Japanese. 481 00:29:23,834 --> 00:29:24,628 - They're here? 482 00:29:24,662 --> 00:29:26,008 - Yes, they are. 483 00:30:31,729 --> 00:30:33,800 - Signal the fleet. 484 00:30:33,835 --> 00:30:35,664 We'll make course for Port Arthur. 485 00:30:35,699 --> 00:30:36,872 - Yes, admiral. 486 00:31:06,246 --> 00:31:08,352 - Wonderful, isn't it? 487 00:31:08,386 --> 00:31:09,284 - What is it, sir? 488 00:31:10,596 --> 00:31:11,735 - A salt dish. 489 00:31:14,807 --> 00:31:17,188 We'll present her with it at midnight. 490 00:31:17,223 --> 00:31:20,260 I want it properly wrapped, in silk, don't you think? 491 00:31:20,295 --> 00:31:21,089 - Yes, sir. 492 00:31:22,746 --> 00:31:24,126 - Good. 493 00:31:24,161 --> 00:31:27,543 And the whole affair is to be recorded. 494 00:31:27,578 --> 00:31:28,752 - Yes, general. 495 00:31:28,786 --> 00:31:31,444 - Take a seat over there, will you, 496 00:31:31,478 --> 00:31:33,308 while I adjust the focus. 497 00:31:33,342 --> 00:31:36,622 These machines can be most unflattering. 498 00:31:38,520 --> 00:31:39,763 - General Stoessel? 499 00:31:39,797 --> 00:31:41,385 Yes, what is it now? 500 00:31:41,419 --> 00:31:43,490 - The lines to Chefoo have been cut, sir. 501 00:31:59,848 --> 00:32:01,332 - Fog. 502 00:32:01,367 --> 00:32:02,575 - I have dispatched the destroyer 503 00:32:02,609 --> 00:32:04,300 to pick up the shore party. 504 00:32:04,335 --> 00:32:06,579 - Have Captain Tanaka brought to my cabin 505 00:32:06,613 --> 00:32:08,581 the moment he comes aboard. 506 00:32:08,615 --> 00:32:09,444 - Yes, sir. 507 00:32:22,526 --> 00:32:23,423 - He'll be waiting for us. 508 00:32:23,458 --> 00:32:24,804 - Give him a few more minutes. 509 00:32:50,416 --> 00:32:51,244 - Captain? 510 00:33:19,514 --> 00:33:20,342 - You're late. 511 00:33:22,137 --> 00:33:23,241 - I brought the chart. 512 00:33:28,246 --> 00:33:30,904 - You are to be congratulated. 513 00:33:30,939 --> 00:33:32,596 - Tell your captains there's only 15 feet of water 514 00:33:32,630 --> 00:33:33,528 over the bar. 515 00:33:33,562 --> 00:33:34,736 - Our torpedo boats are 11. 516 00:33:36,185 --> 00:33:37,808 - You better get your men back on board 517 00:33:37,842 --> 00:33:39,119 or you'll miss the party. 518 00:33:39,154 --> 00:33:39,982 - Here. 519 00:33:41,259 --> 00:33:42,847 We paid off the hullers. 520 00:33:42,882 --> 00:33:45,436 There's 60 falas left over for you. 521 00:33:45,471 --> 00:33:48,370 - The price has doubled since Judas was around. 522 00:33:48,404 --> 00:33:49,854 You misunderstand. 523 00:33:49,889 --> 00:33:52,443 We have a regular tariff for the reward of spies. 524 00:33:53,686 --> 00:33:54,790 - I'm glad to hear it. 525 00:34:18,020 --> 00:34:20,160 - Tsientsin's in the office. 526 00:34:20,195 --> 00:34:22,404 - What about the Foo Ping? 527 00:34:22,438 --> 00:34:24,130 - She sailed on time. 528 00:34:25,027 --> 00:34:26,581 - Good. 529 00:34:36,073 --> 00:34:38,144 - Good evening, Mr. Reilly. 530 00:34:38,178 --> 00:34:40,353 - What do you want, Tsientsin? 531 00:34:41,527 --> 00:34:43,218 - I've been trying to find you all day. 532 00:34:44,081 --> 00:34:45,772 - So I've noticed. 533 00:34:45,807 --> 00:34:48,119 - It is a matter of urgency. 534 00:34:49,293 --> 00:34:51,571 General Stoessel wishes to see you. 535 00:34:59,234 --> 00:35:00,925 I'm glad your wife got away. 536 00:35:02,927 --> 00:35:03,756 - Thank you. 537 00:35:05,412 --> 00:35:07,069 - I was surprised to hear she was going only 538 00:35:07,104 --> 00:35:08,415 as far as Chemulpo. 539 00:35:09,624 --> 00:35:11,591 With such a large amount of luggage 540 00:35:11,626 --> 00:35:14,180 and such an ardent embrace from Mr. Greenberg 541 00:35:14,214 --> 00:35:16,113 I feared she was leaving us for good. 542 00:35:19,875 --> 00:35:21,567 Still, that's none of my business. 543 00:35:22,637 --> 00:35:24,086 - What? 544 00:35:24,121 --> 00:35:26,088 - When he turned away the poor fellow was crying. 545 00:35:27,296 --> 00:35:29,402 Well, there was such a large amount of crying 546 00:35:29,436 --> 00:35:31,818 on the bun tonight that it went quite unnoticed, 547 00:35:33,026 --> 00:35:34,131 except by me. 548 00:35:36,651 --> 00:35:38,998 Tell me, Mr. Reilly, which do you favor, 549 00:35:39,032 --> 00:35:40,965 an attack tonight, or tomorrow morning? 550 00:35:43,312 --> 00:35:44,106 - An attack? 551 00:35:44,141 --> 00:35:45,556 - From the Japanese. 552 00:35:45,591 --> 00:35:46,730 - How could they possibly attack when your men 553 00:35:46,764 --> 00:35:48,870 are at a circus and the officers at a ball? 554 00:35:50,043 --> 00:35:53,875 - Inconvenience is one of the drawbacks of war. 555 00:35:56,774 --> 00:35:59,535 - Were you invited to the ball, inspector? 556 00:36:02,331 --> 00:36:03,954 - No, sir. 557 00:36:03,988 --> 00:36:08,199 It is for officers only, white officers. 558 00:36:09,442 --> 00:36:12,272 - Too much of a Chinaman, hmm? 559 00:36:13,791 --> 00:36:17,036 - They think of us as barbarians, yet, 560 00:36:17,070 --> 00:36:18,762 my ancestors were rulers of this world 561 00:36:18,796 --> 00:36:21,627 when they were no more than the serfs of the great Kahn. 562 00:36:23,421 --> 00:36:26,562 - The Japanese will not make better masters. 563 00:36:26,597 --> 00:36:27,909 - You're right. 564 00:36:27,943 --> 00:36:32,672 A charming people but given to extremes. 565 00:36:32,707 --> 00:36:35,192 I would not like them in charge here. 566 00:36:35,226 --> 00:36:38,851 But such decisions are not made by humble servants 567 00:36:38,885 --> 00:36:39,714 such as myself. 568 00:36:41,716 --> 00:36:43,718 They are made in heaven. 569 00:36:44,857 --> 00:36:47,100 - You're wrong, Tsientsin. 570 00:36:47,135 --> 00:36:49,275 They are made in the board rooms of banks. 571 00:36:51,070 --> 00:36:54,660 That is why this war will be fought over coal and timber. 572 00:36:54,694 --> 00:36:56,385 - It has nothing to do with honor? 573 00:36:58,733 --> 00:36:59,595 - No. 574 00:37:00,493 --> 00:37:02,529 - Then, why are you here? 575 00:37:06,741 --> 00:37:08,881 - That is a good question. 576 00:37:15,301 --> 00:37:17,993 - Inspector Tsientsin, the general will see you now. 577 00:37:26,277 --> 00:37:27,451 - Mr. Reilly-- - Your excellency. 578 00:37:27,485 --> 00:37:29,384 - Take these, I'll give you the rest later. 579 00:37:33,112 --> 00:37:34,872 Wait outside, inspector. 580 00:37:44,433 --> 00:37:46,919 Mr. Reilly, I am informed by the commissioners 581 00:37:46,953 --> 00:37:50,232 to the interior that all the coal stocks on the peninsula 582 00:37:50,267 --> 00:37:52,407 are now owned by your company. 583 00:37:52,441 --> 00:37:53,788 - Yes, your excellency. 584 00:37:53,822 --> 00:37:56,860 - You have also found it prudent to invest the company's 585 00:37:56,894 --> 00:38:00,898 money in timber, pig iron, cement, grain, 586 00:38:00,933 --> 00:38:03,176 and other commodities that might prove useful 587 00:38:03,211 --> 00:38:04,557 in the event of war. 588 00:38:06,870 --> 00:38:10,321 Mr. Reilly, your company's investments have led 589 00:38:10,356 --> 00:38:13,290 to panic buying on the Shanghai market. 590 00:38:13,324 --> 00:38:15,775 Prices are going through the roof. 591 00:38:15,810 --> 00:38:17,639 - Once the war starts, they will go even higher. 592 00:38:17,673 --> 00:38:19,330 - There's not going to be any war! 593 00:38:20,711 --> 00:38:23,990 And if there was, I would not hesitate to make 594 00:38:24,025 --> 00:38:26,855 an order, requisitioning your stocks. 595 00:38:26,890 --> 00:38:29,547 You would not profit from them by one kopek. 596 00:38:29,582 --> 00:38:32,999 So why have you pursued this ludicrous scheme? 597 00:38:33,034 --> 00:38:35,795 - Sir, my stocks have been carefully selected. 598 00:38:35,830 --> 00:38:39,040 They are at Chefoo, Dorney, and New Chan, 599 00:38:39,074 --> 00:38:41,490 which in the event of war will be occupied 600 00:38:41,525 --> 00:38:43,976 almost at once by the Japanese. 601 00:38:44,010 --> 00:38:46,219 And so you see my profit will be in yen. 602 00:38:47,911 --> 00:38:49,395 - Yen? 603 00:38:49,429 --> 00:38:51,984 - Yes, that's what we in the west call forward buying. 604 00:38:53,399 --> 00:38:56,022 - Let me tell you sir that the Japanese will not 605 00:38:56,057 --> 00:38:59,750 be permitted to land one soldier north of the 38th parallel. 606 00:39:00,855 --> 00:39:03,133 - Sir, their transports are already at sea. 607 00:39:03,167 --> 00:39:06,412 - At sea they may be, land they will not. 608 00:39:06,446 --> 00:39:08,863 This exercise is a bluff designed to promote 609 00:39:08,897 --> 00:39:10,036 panic in the peninsula. 610 00:39:10,071 --> 00:39:11,866 And you sir are part of it! 611 00:39:14,006 --> 00:39:16,111 - Sir, your excellency has known for months 612 00:39:16,146 --> 00:39:19,045 that I am an agent of the British government. 613 00:39:19,080 --> 00:39:21,047 You have regularly opened my secret dispatches 614 00:39:21,082 --> 00:39:23,049 to our embassy in Saint Petersburg 615 00:39:23,084 --> 00:39:25,465 and in those dispatches I mentioned for your benefit 616 00:39:25,500 --> 00:39:27,778 as well as the British the suicidal nature 617 00:39:27,813 --> 00:39:29,815 of the coming confrontation. 618 00:39:29,849 --> 00:39:32,679 Now, neither you nor the British have paid 619 00:39:32,714 --> 00:39:34,854 the slightest attention to my warnings 620 00:39:34,889 --> 00:39:38,202 and so I've been left with nothing better to do than to make 621 00:39:38,237 --> 00:39:41,827 the maximum profit out of your combined stupidity. 622 00:39:49,248 --> 00:39:52,803 - It was my intention to have you tried for espionage. 623 00:39:52,838 --> 00:39:54,874 However, in view of the resources that your company 624 00:39:54,909 --> 00:39:57,290 now hold here I do not want to overreact. 625 00:40:01,398 --> 00:40:02,813 Take him to the lockup. 626 00:40:02,848 --> 00:40:04,021 Keep him there. 627 00:40:04,056 --> 00:40:06,472 If the war breaks out, shoot him. 628 00:40:09,820 --> 00:40:12,374 It's people like you that cause all the trouble. 629 00:40:12,409 --> 00:40:14,963 Spies and speculators. 630 00:40:14,998 --> 00:40:16,309 If the world was left to military men 631 00:40:16,344 --> 00:40:18,725 we would have been spared this crisis. 632 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:27,976 - Thank you, your excellency. 633 00:40:36,226 --> 00:40:37,054 Yes? 634 00:40:38,504 --> 00:40:40,264 - It's nearly 12, sir. 635 00:40:40,299 --> 00:40:41,369 Time to cut the cake. 636 00:40:43,060 --> 00:40:45,338 - Have you found the fault on the Chefoo cable? 637 00:40:45,373 --> 00:40:46,546 - No, sir. 638 00:40:46,581 --> 00:40:48,065 The lines to Dorney are also down. 639 00:41:00,388 --> 00:41:01,320 - Gregeor? 640 00:41:13,573 --> 00:41:15,299 - Hello, port office? 641 00:41:16,783 --> 00:41:17,681 No, he's busy. 642 00:41:21,581 --> 00:41:22,410 Right. 643 00:41:24,170 --> 00:41:25,965 A report from the lighthouse, sir. 644 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:28,209 Unidentified torpedo boats are standing off the point. 645 00:41:28,243 --> 00:41:31,315 - Well, call the battery and ask them to confirm. 646 00:41:31,350 --> 00:41:32,627 Oh, and call Dorney. 647 00:41:32,661 --> 00:41:33,904 See if any of our boats are due in. 648 00:41:33,939 --> 00:41:35,147 - There's nothing in the ledger, sir. 649 00:41:35,181 --> 00:41:38,184 - Nevertheless, call Dorney and check. 650 00:41:56,616 --> 00:41:59,205 - We are approaching the coast. 651 00:42:03,209 --> 00:42:04,935 - Break out the battle flags. 652 00:42:04,970 --> 00:42:06,212 - Yes, admiral. 653 00:42:48,634 --> 00:42:50,567 - Turn out your pockets. 654 00:43:08,274 --> 00:43:09,206 Your watch? 655 00:43:15,833 --> 00:43:17,111 - May I keep the watch? 656 00:43:29,261 --> 00:43:30,262 - Enjoy your cigar. 657 00:43:35,163 --> 00:43:38,822 I suggest you smoke it sooner rather than later. 658 00:43:40,582 --> 00:43:44,241 There will be no time for formalities should I return. 659 00:44:26,628 --> 00:44:28,975 - All senior officers present, admiral. 660 00:44:33,394 --> 00:44:34,222 - Gentlemen. 661 00:44:41,402 --> 00:44:42,334 We are at war. 662 00:44:43,645 --> 00:44:46,061 Our enemy is Russia. 663 00:44:46,959 --> 00:44:48,857 Our target, Port Arthur. 664 00:44:50,376 --> 00:44:55,381 Our aim, the destruction of the Russian Pacific Squadron. 665 00:45:05,184 --> 00:45:06,979 - Mum? 666 00:45:08,222 --> 00:45:09,015 Mum? 667 00:45:09,050 --> 00:45:09,878 - Yes, what is it? 668 00:45:11,156 --> 00:45:12,329 Is that gunfire? 669 00:45:12,364 --> 00:45:15,332 - Aye, I'll have to douse the lights. 670 00:45:24,272 --> 00:45:25,791 - What's that burning? 671 00:45:27,482 --> 00:45:29,829 - That, mum, is Port Arthur. 672 00:47:26,567 --> 00:47:29,121 - On February the ninth, 1904 673 00:47:29,155 --> 00:47:31,744 the Japanese fleet under Admiral Togo 674 00:47:31,779 --> 00:47:34,644 attacked and sank the Russian Pacific Squadron 675 00:47:34,678 --> 00:47:37,440 as it lay at anchor outside Port Arthur. 676 00:47:37,474 --> 00:47:40,546 In the year that followed, 100,000 men were lost 677 00:47:40,581 --> 00:47:42,410 in the storming of the port. 678 00:47:42,445 --> 00:47:45,171 For his part in its downfall, General Stoessel 679 00:47:45,206 --> 00:47:48,520 was court marshaled and sentenced to death. 680 00:47:48,554 --> 00:47:52,834 Reilly escaped and returned to Europe a year later.