7th October, An "Ostasiatische Lloyd" telegram from Chefoo the other day told us that the "Novi Kral" is now published on important occasions as an official bulletin, and then went on to give an extract from the issue of the 24th September, containing among other information the followin, ton tence: "Than the Russian rifles and detachments of infantry shelled the enemy with explosive projectiles." This official admission that explosive projectiles are being used, shows how much regard the Russians have for the resolutions of the Hague Conference, which in the matter of projectiles distinctly laya: lown that it is unlawful to use explosive bullets weighing loss than fourteen ounces. This evidently includes no bullets that would be used by " rifles and detachments of infantry."
Various statements have been made as to the significance of the recent appointment of General Gripenberg to command the second Manchurian Army. In this connection we read in the "Japan Mail":—Tho Paris correspondent of the "Times" says that the St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Echo de Paris" wires that the Imperial Russian Council are much perplexed about the question of the Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria, General Gripenborg's appointment as commander of the 2nd Army was made at the suggestion of the Grand Duke Vladimir. "Griponberg is altogether opposed to Kuropatkin, his position and military methods, so' that his appointment must cause Kuropatkin much chagrin, But what specially disturbs the Council is the choice of General Dragomiroff or the Grand Duke Nicholaevitch for the position of Commander-in-Chief. General Dragomiroff is to meet the Czar at Kishinieff when the 17th Division starts for the Far East, and the general opinion is that the General will; s|be appointed, although he is a bitter enemy of Kuropatkin. But whether he will accede or not is very uncertain. The "Echo do Paris" says that Grand Duke Nicholas will be appointed. General Gripenberg has chosen as Chief of Staff, General Russki, who is a friend of Dragomiroff. In connection with the appointment of General Gripenberg much sympathy for Kuropatkin ig ox-
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