THE WAR.
GENERAL ITEMS.
By Telegraph—Prose Aasoolailon —Copyright .London, Feb. 28. . The Japanoee, on the ‘2oth, advancing through the mountains, captured Tzinzoltio Pass, after several hours’ fighting. The Jopnnoso Commissioner Blatea that ten torpedo-boats have been built locally, and it is oxpeoted to construct within a yoar a complete fleet of 20-knot destroyers. Some are built by tbo Government, and others in privato yards.
THE QUESTION OF PEACE,
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 12.52 a.tn., Feb 25. London, Fob. 24.
The Japanese consider the occupation of Vladivostok a prerequisite of any pourparlos of peace. Japanese landed at tbo mouth of the Toumon river, clearing the mines prior to tho investment of Vladivostok. Tho Timos loarns from St. Petersburg that tho Czar loaves it to Zeuuskisebor to settlo tho quostion of peace or war. If, as is generally anticipated, the deputies decido for poaco, the Government, being strengthened by tho nation’s support, expect to obtaiu favorable terms.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1389, 25 February 1905, Page 2
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