THE ORIENTAL WAR | AdventAI

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Oct 19, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 41.

THE ORIENTAL WAR.

The work of the war correspondents at the seat of hostilities is so circumscribed at the present time by both parties that little or no news is permitted to reach the outside world.

From the present temper of both governments it is certain that no proposition looking toward peace negotiations will be considered by either. Japanese officials are warning their people to prepare for a long and taxing struggle, and arrangements are being made by the governments for the raising of funds for the further prosecution of the war. In Russia, official sentiment at the present time will not tolerate the idea of peace until Japan has been beaten and humiliated. Reserves are being called out, and every possible facility will be used for getting troops and supplies to the front in the shortest time. The winter months when active campaigning is practically impossible will be used in forwarding troops and supplies to the front, so that if possible an overwhelming army may be launched against Japan in the spring. On the other hand, there is no reason for supposing that the Japanese will display any less activity during this time than do the Russians; and unless something unforeseen should develop, the terrible war will open with greater intensity early in the coming year.

Both Russia and Japan are arranging for the construction of war-ships of various classes in other countries, especially in France and the United States.

It is the intention of President Roosevelt soon to call another Peace Congress to convene at The Hague. The various nations are being sounded at the present time to ascertain how the proposition would be entertained. It is also reported that the emperor of Germany had intended soon to issue such a call. In view of that fact the call may be a joint one. Advices from St. Petersburg indicate that Russia would not look with favor upon the calling of the Peace Congress at the present time, as there will be numerous questions growing out of the war which she would not choose to have settled on plans proposed by the congress.