THE FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12523, 16 March 1904, Page 5

THE FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR.

JAPANESE TACTICS.

SIGNAL STATION DESTROYED.

RESCUE OF RUSSIANS. (Eeccived March 15, 10.24 p.m.) London, March 15. Japanese cruisers stationed to the east, of Port Arthur signalled to the warships engaged in bombarding regarding the effect of the shells fired into the inner harbour, and suggestions helping the gunners in training their guns. It is surmised that 40 of those on board the Russian torpedo boat Stereguohichy jumped overboard and were drowned. The Japanese destroyed the signal station and mine depot at Sanshantan, an island in the vicinity of Talienwan Bay. (Received March IS, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, March 18. The Japanese Consul has received further information regarding Admiral Togo's attack on March 10. When the Russian torpedo boat Stereguohichy was captured there was no one on board excepting those who had been killed. The survivors all jumped overboard. The Japanese sailors made every effort to rescue the struggling and drowning Russians, but the shells from the forts and the Approach of the Novik prevented them from saving more than four. Of these two were wounded. The prisoners were given medical treatment and are recovering. London, March 14. Captain Asai, who commanded the Japanese torpedo-boat flotilla at the bombardment of Port Arthur on the 10th inst., states that he would have saved many more Russians but for the proximity of the Russian cruiser Novik and the deadly fire from the shore batteries. i . A Russian tebgram despatched from Port Arthur at seven o'clock on the evening of the 13th inst. denies the report that it is intended to abandon Port Arthur. ACCIDENT TO A CORRESPONDENT. (Received March 16, 10.50 p.m.) London, March 15. Mr. F. A. Mackenzie, the Daily Mail's war correspondent, had both legs broken by his pony falling. JAPANESE BONDS. London, March 14. At Tokio Japanese bonds are quoted at 7 per cent, above London quotations. The difference is attributed to the confidence of the holders as to the result of the war. THE NEUTRAL POWERS. London, March 14. The Kaiser has started on a visit to the Mediterranean for the benefit of his health. His absence is interpreted as an indication that the neutral Powers are not likely to be involved in the struggle in the Far East USE OF SUBMARINES. , London, March 14. The Japanese newspapers, in commenting on the report that Russia is sending submarines overland to the Far East, recall a resolution which was submitted to the consideration of The Hague Peace Conference by the Tsar, to the effect that the use of submarines was contrary to the principles of civilised warfare.