CABLE NEWS.
THE EASTERN CRISIS.
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a report denied. big Russian"" reinforcements FOR MANCHURIA. [ JAPANESE CRUISERS RENAMED. (By Telegraph.— Copyright.) Received 4, T0.5 a.m. LONDON, January 3. The Admiralty deny that it is v their intention to s*end the Formidable, Vic'dictive, Irresistible, and a cruiser *rom the Mediterranean to China, but Portsmouth is prepared with vessels to replace any hurriedly despatched from the Mediterranean to the F,ar East. Russia has requisitioned the railway companies/ for trucks and locomotives to convey heavy reinforcements to Manchuria. Italy is anxious for the early removal of the new 'Japanese cruisers in order to avoid complications with Russia I The cruisers have been re-named Morona and Rivadavia. Japanese Legation say they are able' to land an army corps in Fusan within 48 hours. RUSSIAN, DESTROYERS SENT TO SEA. GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR . PEACE. Received 3, 9.7 a.m. • LONDON, January 2. Five Russian destroyers, which were in dry dock at Malta, were unexpectedly' ordered to proceed to sea, leaving important- repairs unfinished. There 5s a gloomy outlook for peace. Censorship of telegrams has apparently commenced. There are rumors in diplomatic circles that the Russian reply has been sent. A circumstantial account has been, published in Berlin of the Czar's hurriea meeting with the Ministerial Council to consider a long telegram irom Prince Alexieff. As the result ,*f the deliberations Russia is said to have adhered to the previous Note. PREPARING FOR THE WOUNDED. JAPAN ACQUIRES VESSELS FOR HOSPITAL SHIPS. Received 3, 9.7 a.m. TOKIO, January 2. Japan has acquired two vessels Df the Nippon line as hospital ships. ENGINEERS FOR JAPAN. LONDON, January -3. Received 4. 10.40 a.m. Twelve highly-paid Glasgow marine .engineers are starting on Tuesday for Yob ohama to strengthen the Japanese navy.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 7870, 4 January 1904, Page 4
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