The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-04-30
GAR DECLINES
PLANS FOR PEACE
Refuses Mediation bv Kings Edward and
Christian-Win Fight Till Russia
Gains Victory.

japanese had crossed the river, but
this was accompanied by statement
that the success of the enemy should
in no sense be regarded as an impor-
tant victory, the Russians having no
intention of vigorously contesting the
passage.
Japanese Latest Move.
Paris, April 27.-A despatch to the
Petit Parisien from its Shanghai cor.
respondent says: "a rumor is cur
rent here that Japan intends to OCCUPY
portion Of the Fukien coast opposite
Formosa, with the object of prevent
ing the Russian Baltic squadron pass.
ing through the Formosa strait"
Stirring News Expected.
London, April 27.-No further news
from the seat OF war has reached Lon
don and there is no confirmation of the
reported Japanese reverse on the Yalu,
Stirring news, however, is hourly ex-
pected both from the regions of the Yalu
and Vladivostok. The general opinion
that Vice Admiral Togo is waiting for
the Vladivostoll squadron is confirmed
by the Daily Telegraph's Toxic corre-
spondent, who says there is no doubt
that the japanese are taking steps to cut
off the retreat of the Vladivostok war
ships.
Sinks Japanese Transports.
Paris, April 27.--The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Matin says: 81
learn from sure source that the Vladi-
vostok squadron yesterday sank four
Japanese transports, which were con-
veying 1000 men,"
Japs in Russian Trap.
Seoul, April IS, via Shanghai, April
ga mine laid by the retreating Rus
slams in a mountain pass south of Wi
ju exploded while Japanese infantry
was passing over. Many Japanese
soldiers were killed and wounded, but
details are unobtainable.
Russians Sink Jap Ship.
Toxic, April 26.-The Russian Vladi-
vostok squadron, after long period of
inactivity, suddenly appeared off Cen
san, on the east coast of Korea, Monday
morning, and sank the Goyo Maru. q
Japanese merchant steamer of 600 tons.
A brief telegram received from Gensan
said three Russian cruisers had entered
the harbor and that they we're still there
when the telegram was sent. Their ar
rival created CONSERVATION in the un-
protected Japanese colony at Gensan.
1t is thought here in Toxic that this
Russian naval movement was made in
the hope of intercepting some unpro-
tected japanese troop ships. 1t is not
believed that the squadron will remain
at Gensan long.
The Vladiyostok squadron consists of
the cruisers Rossia, Gromoboi, Rue
Rurill and Bogatyre. The last is pro-
tected cruiser, and the others are ar
mored cruisers, the four being among
the most powerful in the Russian navy.
Gensan is about $50 miles southwest of
VladivostoE.
No Decisive Fighting
Newchwang, April 25.-There is no
official information that any decisive
fighting has taken place on the Yalu
river, neither have any reliable reports
been received here that the Japanese
have yet attempted to cross, although the
opposing lines, it is understood, now
skirt the two banks of the river.
The Russians are preparing to resist
a Japanese advance by the further con-
struction of intrenchments and other
Notifications on the Machurian side of
the river especially opposite the points
where the Japanese have concentrated
their forces within the last few days, and
all reports Of a decisive engagement on
the Yalu are premature.