RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1068, 16 August 1904, Page 2

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

London, August 15 Advices received from Momuro state that Russian soldiers at Kamschatka massacred the Japanese crew of 87 of tho schooner Teuckimura. THE PORT ARTHUR FLEET PALLADA MISSING SUPPOSED TO BE SUNK Presß Association.—Copyright. London, August 15 There is nothing officially known regarding the cruiser Pallada, Possibly she was sunk. DEATH OF ADMIRAL MATUSCHIEYITCII SUCCUMBS TO HIS WOUNDS HIS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE Press Association.—Copyright london, August 15 Admiral Matuschievitch has died of his wounds at the Tsingtau Hospital. He signed a cablegram to the Czar on the 22th reporting himself slightly wounded. In giving an account of the battle ho declared that tho Japanese fleet was composed of threo detachments, the first consisting ot the battleships Asalii, Mikaaa, Fugi, Yoshima, and Skikishima; first class cruisers Nisshin and Ivasuga; second-class cruisers Yakumo, Kasogi, Chitos, and Takasugo; and third-class cruisers Akitushima, Idznmi, Matuskima, Itsukushima, and Hashidat; also tho battleship Ohinijen, aud 30 torpedo craft. The Russians manoeuvred to gain a passage through Admiral Togo's line, but the Japanese laid floating mines, rendering the evolution of the Russian squadron difficult. At one o'clock, after forty min. utes' fighting, tho Russians traversed Admiral Togo's line towards Shantung; but the enemy, following at full speed, overtook them slowly.

Fighting was resumed at 5 o'clock and continued for hours without advantage to either side, Besides Admiral Withoeft's death on the Cesarewitch, the captain of the battleship was severely wounded, Tho Cesarewitch's engines and steering gear were damaged, and she was obliged to stop for 40 minutes, forcing the others to manoeuvre around her.

The command of tho squadron devolved upon Admiral Wkhtomsky, When tk« Oesiirevitch dropped out sho waa attacked by torpedoers, and at night arrived in the vicinity of Shantung, The damage preventing her going to Vhulivostock, she proceeded to Kinchan for repairs, The Russians found the Novik, and destroyer Beznehunni at Tsingtau, London, August 13 Other accounts state that at four o'clock the shell which killed Admiral Witho*ft also killed the flag olfi cor, The docks wtre slippery with blood, and the thunder of guns reir tiered tho men almost deaf, Fifteen wore killed and 43 wounded. A torpedo broke tho rudder shaft and disabled a gun on tho Ceaarovilcli. The Japanese havo demanded that Ihe Ccaarovitch quit the port, but Iho Germans have promised that fill'. l will be dismantled. Two of the officers besides Adrni. ral Matuhsovitch have died. HOW THE ADMIRAL WAS KILLED HIS LAST WORDS AN APPALLING SCENF OF CARNAG li Press Association.—Copyright London. August 15 Reports of the lighting state that four battleships and two cruisers surrounded the Uesarevitch towards Shantung and rainedshells upon her,

THE NAVAL ENCOUNTER AT PORT ARTHUR FULL PARTICULARS TERRIBLE SCENE OF CONFLICT DECKS COVERED WITH BLOOD DEAFENING ROAR OF CANNON HOW THE ADMIRAL WAS KILLED FINAL ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR ASSAULT BEGUN AwHiAmtinn. CoDjrlgnt.

A twolve.inch shell struck tho conning tower and rebounded, killing Admiral Withonft, and fatally wounding Admiral Matuhsevitch, who was second in command. It also struck another officer. Iko men working the guns wore annihialatod. A survivor described tho scene as infernal. Men were turned grey from tho awful experience, Admiral Withoeft, just before he was killed, said : " This is our last light. Wo must be brave." The fleet admits it intended to junction with Admiral Skrydlolf, as prior to [leaving Port Arthur shells were fulling upon the decks, ATTACK ON THE CRUISER ASKOLD PIERCED BY TWO HUNDRED SHELLS STRUCK EIGHTY TIMES UNDER WATER LINE TAKES REFUGE IN NEUTRAL PORT Press Association.—Copyright London, August 1") The cruiser Askold, under the command of Admiral Ukhtomaky, and accompanied by a destroyer, was headed oil Teingtau by a Japanese cruiser, and thence proceeded to Wusung. She wits pierced by two hundred shells, and struck eighty times below the water line. A largo hole was made below the water line in the barbette aft, which destroyed tho searchlight, and the torpedo waß irreparably damaged. The Askold has commenced ropairs at the Cosmopolitan Dock at Shanghai. The Japanese demand the disarming of the Askold and the destroyer Grosovoi, The latter is berthed alongside the Mandjur. It is expected they will disarm, [Tho Askold is a cruiser of (5000 tons and 27 guua.] London, August 15 Tho Russian destroyers Bezposchtchadni and Bezoumni were Blightly damaged. THE JAPANESE CASUALTIES Press Association.—Uopyrighl London, August 15 The casualties aboard the various Japanese vessels were as follows Mikaaa.—Four officers and 21) men killed, six officers and 29 men severely injured, and four officers, including Prince Kwacko, and 49 men severely injured, Yokumo.—One officer and seven men killed, 10' men wounded. Nisshin.—Seven officers and nine men killed, two officers and 15 men wounded. Ivuauga,—Ten men wounded, Asagira,—'Two men killed. A torpedoer lost one killed and 80 wounded,

THE RECHITELNI INCIDENT STRONG RUSSIAN PROTEST STATEMENT BY THE CAPTAIN Press Association.—Copyright London, August 12 Count Lanisitoiit has requested France, on behalf of Russia, to strongly protest at Tokio against the capture of the Rechitelni. Captain Rostchakovski's leport declares that in pnisnance of RearAdmiral Grigorovitc.Vs orders ho disarmed the Rechitelni and lowered the flag. All the formalities were fulfilled. Thereafter he was piratically attacked. Prince Alexieff's raport declares that the Consul at Chifn reports that whilo conferring with the Taotai regarding the temporary sojourn of the Rechitelni in order to repair her engines, Captain Rostchakovski handed over his breech blocks, guns, and rifl«s,

London, August 15 Captain Rosichakovski has reported to the Czar that he brought to Ohifu important despatches, and that he traversed two blockading lines.

London, August 15 The Daily Mail reports that a shell was found in one of the Rechitolni's guns after her capture. LONDON, August 15

An official report published at Tokio Btates that the destroyers Asrliio and Kasumi, under the command of Admiral Fugiinoto, were ordered to search for the enemy's ships that scattered on the 10th.

Thoy found a destroyer, but lost her in the darkness. They discovered she had entered Chifu, and waited outside, but as tho Russian failed to leave, Admiral Fugimoto, anticipating she would escape in the night, and possibly attack merchantmen, entered, and found the Recliitelni still undisarmed.

A message was sent that slio must quit at dawn or surrender, During the parley a quarrel arose, and the magazine, forward explodod, killing and wounding several Japanese, The destroyer was then captured. The Daily Telegraph says the fact that Captain Rosichakovski carried despatches to a Chinese port is considered in some circles as a gross breach of neutrality. London, Aug 15 The flags of the Cesarovitoh and three othor cruisers, which havo refuged at Kinchau, havo boen hauled down in tho presence of tho Gorman Governor and Russian Consul at Chifu.

Tho Japaneso consul at Chifu states that thcro is no intention of giving up tho Eechitelni, or her guns or torpedoes, as sho was not sufficiently disarmed.

THE ATTACK ON THE VLADIVOSTOK SQUADRON REJOICING IN JAPAN FIVE HOURS' HARD FIGHTING Press Association—Copyright. London, August 15 Admiral Kamiuniras' victory was celebrated with enthusiasm at Toldo. The eight cruisers engaged included the Adzumo, Idzumo, Iwate, and Takachio. There were live hours' severo fighting. Many of the Rurik's crew were killed or drowned. The news of tho sinking of the Rurik was withheld by the Russian press until to-day, CRUISERS CATCH FIRE Press Association—Copyright, London, August 15 The Rossio and Qroomoboi, two of the Vladivostock squadron, which was attacked by the Japanese, caught fire several times,

The Japanese rescued *l5O of tlio crew of the eruiser Rurik, which was sunk. FINAL ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR ASSAULT COMMENCED Press Association. Copyright, London, August Li What is described as the final attack 011 Port Arthur was com. raenced to-day. Thero are fears that the Japanese will attack Enssia's wireless telegraph plant reoently erected, OHUNOHUSES ACTIVE Trou iiineltclon.—Copyright, London, August 15 It is reported at Mukden that tlireo largo bands of Ckunehuses, organised by the Japanese in Sinmingting district are moving up the Liao Kiver Valloy. and threaten the railway. ANOTHER BRITISH VESSEL STOPPED Pmi Auociitloii.—OouyrinLl. London, Aug, 15 A Russian cruisov stopped and overhauled the British steamer Rauda Goorkj ha near Gibraltar, and allowed her to proceed. Tho hospital ahip Mongoliai has not been spoken, THE SINKING OF THEfITEA Freu AiiomUlOD.—Cnpjrtght.

London, Aug 15 The Japauose crew of tho Toa report that the Russians reinovod thorn anil tried to sink tho vessel with explosives, and finally firod sixty shells into tho hull, COALING THE RUSSIAN BHIPB Pr«w Aiiooiation.—Copyright London, Aug, 15 Tho destroyor Besstrasoni coaled tho Novilt, which nftor coaling snilod towards Van Diornen Strait. Tho coal was lakon from three British steamers originally intended (or Port Arthur. Japanese warships woro alort olsewhoro on tho coast to provont Russian str&gglors conliug. THE PAR EAST TRADE frwu Awoointlon.—vJOiiyrtgkl. London, August 15 Tho Times says thero is a growing fooling tlmt British steamers trading to tho Far East havo been withdrawn prematurely, They ought to compote, and then if unfairly treated, the Government could act on a oloar isstio, GERMAN SYMPATHY FOR RUSSIA AN ILLUSTRATION Pr#u Aiino.-Hon.-vUopjrisht London, August lo Dr Morrison, tho Times correspondent says that the arrival of Russian vessels at Kiaochau did not surpriso the foreigners at Pekin as it has lorg been believed that eseeret understanding provided for hii contingency,