RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
Port Arthur.
Reported to be Abandoned.
By the Russians.
The Docks and Arsenals Dam-
aged.
(Per Press Association—Copyright) LONDON,-March 13: An unconfirmed report; is 'being circulated at Shanghai, Ohefoo, and lOKio that tho Russians have practically abandoned Port Arthur and exploded their warships. is really known is that the Russians are concentrating at two points on the western side of Liao-tun-g Peninsula>in anticipation- of tho Japanese landing. Great damage was done to Port Arthur docks and arsenals, a powder magazine was exploited, and several guns were -dismounted by tho bombardment.
Three columns of smoke have beenseen rising from the town. A part of the European- -quaa-tor is in flames and the new bank and military quarter -destroyed.
It is estimated that 40 were kilted and 100 wounded.
Their crews deserted four disabled Russian torpedo -destroyers inside the harbour.
The Daily Express states thai, the Russians, crossing the Yalu into Manchuria, sacked and burned Wiju.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7790, 15 March 1904, Page 5
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