Show V DREAD DEFEAT IN PARIS Russia Anxious to Hold Its Financial Position Paris March IS The postponement of the proposed new Russian Ru sian loan con continues continues continues to occupy attention in official and financial investment circles The bankers take the view that the loan loanis is not a failure and that an adjustment of or the conditions may still be reached One of the bankers who went to St Petersburg relates that during a con conversation conversation conversation with M if I Witte the latter Jatter re remarked remarked remarked marked UTe can afford to suffer sutTer a defeat in Manchuria but not one In Paris This is taken to indicate a strong feeling in SL St Petersburg for all aU pos possible possible sible fible concessions to maintain Russia financial position in the French mar market market I ket keto I The peace movement has gained a strong impetus by the postponement ment of the loan Joan and this leads to reports that France is adopting discreet means to induce Russia to accept peace How Hw However However ever authoritative statements are made that France has not taken any action nor has Russia given any indication of willingness to discuss peace Nevertheless unofficial Russian in influences I appear to be operating to n i courage peace movements probably with the design V to induce Japan Tapan to I disclose her minimum conditions I The Japanese officials thus far ar have not shown a disposition to accept the i view that they should adopt a mag magnanimous magnanimous I attitude toward Russian On the contrary they incline to the view vie that after their overwhelming defeat of the Russians at Mukden it Is not opportune to urge waiving an indemnity indemnity or to offer generous terms which are the basis of the present French peace movement |