The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-06-15
CAR IS URGED
TO SEEK PEACE
MEN HIGH IN EMPERoR's FAVOR
CoUNSELLlNG CONCLUSION
OF PEACE.
WAR PARTY LOSES GROUND
NOW URGED THAT LOSS OF MAN.
cHuRIA WILL NOT RUIN RUS.
slA's PRESTIGE.
WAR PARTY LOSES GROUND
LINEvlTCH BOLD IN HIS TALK
DECLARES FOR WAR TO THE END
AND SAYS HE CAN DEFEAT
THE JAPS.

st. Petersburg. June Beyond the
statement that the ACCESSIBILITY of con-
f6ing the opening Of peace negotia-
lions to President Roosevelt, in the
event that Emperor Nicholas shall
have decided that the time has arrived
to indicate to Japan Russia's; desire
to end the struggle, was presented in
a favorable light, no definite
ment can be made at this hour regard
ing the result of Foreign Minister
Lamsdorf's audience with the emperor
on the subject of Count Cassini's dis
patch communicating the presidents
practical
Tended Of Good Offices.
It can, however, be stated in addition
that Grand Duke Alexander Michaelo-
witch, the emperor's 'orotherin-law,
who undoubtedly exercises a greater
personal influence with his majesty
thai, any other member Of the imperial
family, and who, until the disaster to
the Russian fleet, was the most I'M
compromising advocate Of val to the
last ditch, has joined Grand Duke
Vladimir, uncle of the emperor, in
counselling the conclusion of peace.
Grand Duke Vladimir at a recent
family council. while urging the fulfil
ity Of continuing the struggle, stoutly
maintained that the loss of Manchutia
and even Of a portion OF Eastern ST.
IBERIA
Would Not Mean the Ruin
of Russia's prestige, but that she
could continue to grow in influence
and power, just as Great Britain after
the loss of her Americans colonies.
Another important convert made by
the advocates of peace is Admiral
Alexieff. With Grand Duke Alexander
Michaeloyitch, Grand Duke Vladimir
and Admiral Alexief On the side OF
peace the backbone Of what has been
denominated the var party, seems to
have been broken. Nevertheless, the
final word rests with the emperor HIM
self.
Linevitch Is for War.
Headquarters of the Russian Army,
Godzyadani, Manchuria, June I'm
d;smayed by Rojestvensk! S defeat and
full of confidence as to the outcome OF
the approaching battle, Lieut.. Gen.
Linevitch is for wal to the bitter end,
and he believes that the Manchurian
army is now strong enough to assume
the aggressive.
Silence at Washington.
Washington, June 8. = bending the
decision of the car regarding war or
peace in the Far East, the president
and the EuroI can ambassador with
whom he is daily comforting, have
agreed that silence regarding their &C
tivities is necessary and word to this
effect has been passed along lest Rus
STA take offense and go contrary to
what the neutral powers believe to be
for her W advantage.
Count Cassini. the Russian ambassa-
dor, remains without adyices from st.
Petersburg that throw any light on the
probable policy of the czar.
Must Leave Manila.
In answer to an inquiry from Gov.
Wright, at Manila, a caflegram has
been sent through the bureau of in
sular affairs in which the resident di-
reefs the rule as to the t~wenty-four-
hour limit must be strictly observed
and that the Russian ships can only
take on within that time sufficient coal
and supplies 10 take them to tse next
port.
Demands a Zemsky Sober.
Moscow, June S. - Tha a!l-Russian
Zemstvo congress, the delegates to
which included the mayors of twenty
five of the largest cities, I;st yesterday
notwithstanding so,a,."rnt prohibit
ton and resolved with ,,ect:cal una
nimity to demand the ccC.rnation Of q
zemsky sober, ind thn sE':a:ssion to it
Of the question of peace 20 war. Tie
sessiC IS Of the congress we're reld
without interference on tie part of the
authorities.
Great Battle Imminent.
Paris, June S. The Journals cor.
respondent with the Russians at Gun
shu Pass, Manchuria, mentions the
arrival there of the entire body of mil
jtary attaches with the Russian army
He says that changes which have
been made in the japanese position
lead t. tie belief that a great battle is
imminent.
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