The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
NJ. WHITES
STATEMENT
APPROVED

St. Petersburg, July 20.-The interview
OF the Associated Press with NJ Witte
on Monday last was telegraphed back TO
81. Petersburg from New York. and was
printed throughout the empire this morn
ing. receiving high commendation from
the press. with the exception OF the eN-
tremely reactionary Sviet and the Moscow
Gazette.
The Bourse Gazette declares the bulk
OF the Russian people share Whites
views, which now whe nthe attention Of
the world is'sAxed on the peace con-
ference. are OF historical importance.
The paper adds: "Russia's chief pleni-
potentiary does not attempt 20 conceal
from foreign countries the internal situa-
tion in Russia. Strong men do not fear
the truth. Falsehoods are the instru-
ments OF the weak NJ. Witte leaves
under good auspices. but he makes II cfear
that upon the moderation OF the Japan's
demands depends the fate OF the negotia-
tions"
The Novoe Vremya heartily endorses NJ
Whites statement that Russia does not
covet peace at any price and that both
parties i'm Russia would unite 20 resist
terms which might threaten the future Of
the country.
temperate remarks upon the internal con-
ditions and the future should prove in
structive abroad" The paper adds: And
should benefit those Russians who DOUBT
the future destinies OF the country
IN STRONG HANDS.
The Slovo rejoices at the fact that after
the weakness and vacillation which have
marked the later stage OF Russian history
the peace negotiations have fallen into
stfong hands and while the paper admits
that VI. Witte will have no opportunity
10 retrieve the blunders Of others yet The
Slovo hopes he may be successful in lbs
mission.
The Sviet. whose voice is still for war
TO the last ditch sarcastlcally likens the
departure Of NJ. Wtte TO the pilgrim
ages OF the Old Russian princes. VIM
Travelled to the far steppes 20 make obeis-
ance 10 the chief OF the Golden Horde
The Sviet concludes that peace is -
compatible with the dignity OF tho co,.,..
try which Is not yet defeated
PRoCURATOR SHOT AT.
Reports OF an attempt TO shoot Constan.
tine Petrovitch Pobiedonostseff. CHEZ
procurator Of the Holy Synod a. the
Tsarskoe Seo station in ST. Petersburg.
a recounted ny The Associated Press last
night have been confirmed.
In spite OF his greatly advanced age
and Illness NJ. Pobiedonostseff's nerves
were unshaker by the attempt on his life.
He drove 10 the Holy Synod and presided
al a meeting telling none Of his col
leagues OF the occurrence until after tho
scs sion closed. The procure tor then
drove back 10 the station alone, and un-
guarded. returned 10 Tsarkoe Selo.
ADVANCE FROM COREA.
Russian Headquarters at the Front DO
cation not given) July 2o.-The Japanese
advance from Corea is taking on a more
energetic character and Is being pushed
toward Mousan. Nansan and Hasaga wa.
The japanese seem 10 have received
heavy reinforcements from Field Marshal
Oyama's main army in front OF General
Llnevitch A landing OF japanese near
Vladivostok would not be surprising and
their operations appear TO be concentra-
ting I'm that direction.
The japanese advance In the island OF
sakhaiin has reached Nladimrovska- The
japanese artillery includes 40 machine
guns.
OFFICIALLY DENIED.
81. Petersburg. July 2o.-The report that
Lieut. Gen Stoessel who commanded at
Port Arthur had been appointed comman-
der ot the seventh army corps is officially
denied