THE WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1492, 28 June 1905, Page 2

THE WAR.

GENERAL NEWS, By Telegraph—Proas Association —Copyright London, Juno 26. The Russians, retreating, murdered seven natives of Nanshan and Chingtro. Fiftoen thousand Russians are entronching at Kwoineu, ou the left bank of the Turnon, Strenuous efforts aro being made to improve the dofencen of Vladivostok and increase supplies. Thero are three army corps at Vladivostok. 1 The Standard says the faot that two British vessels suffered from Russian cruisers ought to make tho demand for reparation more stem. Russia has so fur paid no compensation for the sinking of the Knight Commander, St. Petersburg, June 26. In the presence of 2000 peoplo, tho priests prayed for victory in the Grand Square of the Kremlin. There was an imposing display of ikonß and relies. The crowd mocked, shouting “ We want no victories. Give us reforms.”

RUSSIAN PIRATE CRUISERS.;;:

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Reoeived 11.30 p.m., June 27. St- Petersburg, June 27. Tho Russian cruiser Torek occupied six hours in sinking the Ikhema. London, Juno 27. In tho House of Commons Mr Balfour, replying to, Mr C. McArthur, said the Government had the host reason for knowing that Russia disapproved of the aotion of these cruisers. Orders transmitted to theDneiper render it quite impossible for a repetition of these outrages against international law.

A LARGE FORCE BEING PRESSED

By, Electric Telegraph—Pet Press Association—Copyright. Roceivod 12.47 a.m., June 28. London, June 27. A largo force of Russians at HailuDgoheng are being pressed on both sides.