THE WAR

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1494, 30 June 1905, Page 2

THE WAR

GENERAL, NEWS. By Talegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Juno 28. China wishes to bo represented at the Washington peace conference. Tho Russians intorpiret tho Japanese advance on Hailunchong as a diversion preparatory to General Nogi’s turning movomont to tho west. Admiral Rashdostvensky was primarily responsible for the sinking of British vessels. Ho ordered auxiliary cruisers to sink neutrals carrying contraband. Tho Russians aro trying to reopen the discussion on tho principle of sinking Buch vessels, duo to tbs prospect of having to meet boavy damages. A protest has also been lodged in tho caso of the Tctaros. Tho officers of the Terok, addressing Captain Stone, justified tho destruction of the Ikhoua on the ground that, they were, unable to convoy tho vessel to a port. The Torek’s officers disbelieved the statement of the captain of the Perlak that Admiral Roshdeetvensky’s fleet had been destroyed. Tho Japanese cavalry on Monday occupied Kusyong, 10 miles north of Kyongsyong, and also repulsed a Russian attack at Ohangobiatiou, on the extreme Japanese loft, 870 milos between the two points.

THE ESCAPED COMMANDERS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 10.25 p.m., Juno 29. , London, Jur e 29. Admiral Niebogatofi and tha commanders of surrendering ships, will be tried on their return to Russia on charges whiob, if proved, will lead to dismissal, with degradation or capital punishment.