THE WAR.
THE CAPITULATION OF PORT ARTHUR.
AN INFERNAL BOMBARD--MENT. GENERAL STOESSEL'S MESSAGE. A PATHETIC PLEA FOR PARDON. AFTER THE BALTIC FLEET. United Press Aiaociation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 4. The Russians think the capture of Port Arthur cost the Japanese two hundred million yen. It is believed tho Baltic squadron's rendezvous will be Diego Suarez, Northeast Madagascar. The "Standard" states that Admiral Togo intends to make the Baltic fleet fight or return to Europe. He is ready to advance a considerable distance to meet Admiral Rozjestvensky. The "Novoo Vremya" says British ships are shadowing the Baltic fleet in order to disclose its movements to Japan. Tho journal adds:—"The least cause may provoko consequences akin to the North Sea incident." Viscount Hayashi, the Japanese Minister in London, states that no armistice is contemplated. Tho operations will continue. -"JThe Russian Press dwells on the heroic character of tho defence of Port Arthur, and asserts that the sacrifices were not in vain.
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Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12085, 6 January 1905, Page 5
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THE WAR.
Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12085, 6 January 1905, Page 5
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