The War

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume V, Issue 1260, 25 February 1905, Page 2

The War

Russian Steamers Icebound

Jaeanese Concentrating

The Occupation of Vladivostok

Press Association. —Copyright. London, Feb. 24

Ten steamers engaged in carrying coal and provisions to Vladivostock are ice-bound outside and are destined to be captured. General Nogi's troops, who ware released by the fall of Port Arthur have occupied positions on General Oku's extreme left and on Generals Kamimuras and Kuroki's right. The fifth Japanese army is concentrating in the north of Korea, The Japanese consider that the occupation of Vladivostock is a prerequisite to any proposals for peace.

The Japanese tiaverlanded at the month of the Toumen River and are clearing the mines prior to the investment of Via divostock.

The Times learns from St Petersburg that the Czar leaves it to Zenuskisebor to settle the question ot peace or wa>. If, as is generally anticipated, the deputies decide for peace, the Government, being strengthened by the nation's support, expects to obtain favourable terms.