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Show JAPS ARE WILLING. Anxious to Engage With the Russians for Possession of Mukden. Advices from St. Petersburg state that tho latest Indications from tho front point to an early resumption of the military operations on a largo scale Field Marshal Oynma has received heavy reinforcements from Now Chwnng nnd evidently Is about ready to wage bnttlo for tho possession of Mukden. Tho Japanoso aro showing particular activity on their right flank, as If they wero contemplating a turning turn-ing movement from that direction. General Kuropatkln has fortified his positions nlong the Shnkhe river and as ho seemingly Is prepared to accept a battle he doubtless has mado dlspo- sltlons to block a Hanging operation. According to tho opinion of the mllt-tnry mllt-tnry authorities, his loft Hank is safe. |