The Archive · 1905

The Prospect of Peace

London vid Boml ay, 30th March, Tt is understood that Russia has indirectly made known to Japan the negative conditions on which she will negotiate. namely, no cession of territory and no indemnity.

A Russian semi-official agency says that, despite the general inclination in favour of the conclusion of the war, Russia has neither prop"sed nor prepared peace conditions.—Reuter.

Prince George has issued a proclamation notifying the Cretans that the Powers have ordered their troops to restore order, but he has appenled to' the Powers for thirty-six hours' grace to enable him to warn the insurgents, and again exhort them to lay down their arms and return to their homes.—Laclusive service.

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