Show A DECISIVE BATTLE boklo 4 p CT april 27 tho movements of tho squadron commanded by admiral and the intentions of the russian commander continue to be the subject of general interest and speculation tho last japanese reports are conflicting and con they do not indicate definitely the purposes of but it la evidently the intention of the russian admiral to await a juncture with the division commanded by admiral Nebo gatoff which increases the probability of his intention to give admoral togo a decisive battle it la assumed that will bring all the ship and guna possible into action it ho intends to fight decisively or that he will detach and abandon his slow cumbersome and useless ships if bs intends to run ho gauntlet to bstok it is believed that he location and date of he engagement hilll depend entirely on the japanese defensive plans are concealed with absolute secrecy tha proclamations issued are viewed calmly by the officials and public th people appreciate the importance of the sea power of japan the great consequences which hinge on victory or defeat but they are confident of success owing to the supe orlay in numbers and strength of or armored cruisers of japan which Is believed will counterbalance tm russian superiority in battleships |