Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-31

ever, that Ambassador Jusserand,up
his own responsibility, may have given
President Roosevelt the French idea
OF Russlas position. The French EN-
bassy also insists that Il has no mowl-
edge Of what move, II any, has been
made.
The attitude OF all the parties con-
cerned, however, Is only regarded as
natural at such a delicate stage when
the negotiations have not actually
begun.
Gen Linevtch has issued the follow
ing address to his troops: "The em-
peror has been pleased 10 appoint me
commander-ln-c OF the Manchurian
armies In many battles, those OF the
rivers shnuhe and Hun. at Poutilon
and Noygorod hills; at the front at
Kandulisan and Gangu passes, ana on
the Mukden positions, you have most
bravely repulsed most serious attacks
by the enemy and dealt enormous loss
es Let every man accomplish manful-
" his sacred duty to the emperor and
the fatherand. The enemy cannot
hold out before Russian valor, and REIN
forcements are coming increasingly
from Russia May God help you In
the coming battle"
RUMoRs IN JAPAN.
Toxic, March 30.--The various rimors
of peace negotiations emanating from
Europe and the United states are wide
| ly published and commented on here.
Apparently they do not affect the at
| titude OF the Japanese government ana
| people toward the war. The press re-
echoes the announced determination OF
| Japan TO vigorously push the military
operations, unmovod and undeterred
| by discussions OF events In Russia or
| elsewhere.
The jill declared that the Slav re-
verses have not affected Russia, En-
peror Nicholas, the paper adds, 10 un-
willing TO sacrifice the prestige OF his
house or surrender the position OF con-
| trolling influence Russia has heretofore
held over the powers OF Europe. Field
| Marshal Oyamn's army VIII continue
| it's forward movement, ana not give
| Russia breathing moment.
| The Kokumin pronounces the wa' "a
| be seuseess and wasteful on the part
OF Russia, but the paper says. IL she
| chooses to shut her eyes to the light
OF reason, Japan win profit by hei
| blindness.
rho Nich Nichi says France alone
| IL capable of taking the initiative IN
| persuading Russia TO negotiate foi
| peace, nut lne MUM 4NlNnl upupNS ~
| Russia would accept frances advice
because the peace terms Will NEAR
| the death OF the Bureaucracy and the
bureaucracy Is not committing suicide
In conclusion the Nichi Niohi says
In the meantime the Japanese army
| and navy will continue preparations fol
the years campaign. Fresh leyies are
constantly departing for the front, th'
| lines Of transportation are extending
| into northern Manchuria, and the van
guards of the lighting columns are fol-
lowing the retreating Russians north
| ward"
interest in the war is partly shifting
eastward II Is reported that the Rus
slams plan TO abandon the island o.
saghaln when the harbors are free
OF ice.
The Russians are strengthening thu
defensive points north OF the Tunnel
river Korea, in the vicinity OF Hun
chun, northwest of Possiet bay ant
at points on the railroad IN the vicinlt,
OF Nnguta, 100 miles east by north o.
Kirin. A good highway extends from
Posslet bay northward to Nlnguta
where II joins the Kirln road.