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Show frequent and may possibly develop Into In-to an engagement. r It Is reported that the Russians have armed the convicts of the island of Sakhalin, promising money and freedom free-dom to those fighting bravely. This, it is added, brings the garrison of Sakhalin Sak-halin up to a total of 3000 men. It . is doubted, however, that Russia will attempt at-tempt to hold the Island. EAIT.fLA.LIN" CONVICTS " AE2XED BY THE RUSSIANS y , TO FIGHT JAPANESE. ' TOKIO,: April 12. Reports received Jiere from Manchuria Indicate that the RuF'ians continue concentrating their tr' s and strengthening the Chang C Klrln line. Gen.- Madrldoffs force continues Jn touch with the ex-irenje ex-irenje Japanese left. Skirmishes are v - i |