THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13078, 14 September 1904, Page 5

THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

A FIGHT TO ■ THE ■ FINISH. DEPARTURE OF THE BALTIC FLEET. REPORTED CAPTURE OF 3000 RUSSIANS. JAPANESE WAITING FOR SUPPLIES.

vYOUNDED NON-COMBATANTS,

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THE.BALTIC FLEET, SAILS. LONDON, September 12. (Received Sep. 13, at 8.35 a.m.) The Baltic fleet, under Admiral Rajest- . vensky, sailed from Kronstadt ou Sun- . day, nominally for the Far East. THE BATTLE OF LIAO-YANG. CRITICISING' THE GENERALS. A RECORD ARTILLERY ATTACK. LONDON, September 12. (Received Sep. 13, at 8.3 a a.m.) The Times' correspondent with General Oku says that there was nothing strategically excellent about the handling of either army at Liao-yang. . The Russians prevented the attainment of the Japanese main object, which was to surround General Kourapntkin, but they committed tho cardinal error of over-manning a defensive position, and though the Japaneso infantry are tho finest in the world they rely overmuch upon sledge-hammer frontal attacks. Mr Bonnet Burleigh declares that the battle of Liao-yang was tlio fiercest artillery attack in the history of civi-1 liscd warfare. The Japanese daily fired tens of thousands of shells. The supply seemed inexhaustible. Half of General Kourapatkin's troops fiercely assailed General Kuroki's army, trying to cut between liim and General Nodzu. For two days tlio position was precarious, and only General Oku's magnificent assaults saved the situation for Japan. Tlio . Russian accounts say that General Kuroki's turning movement caused the evacuation of Liao-yang. Telegraphing oil tlio Bth, Mr Burleigh added that General Kuroki's army bad been drawn ill, and was now encamped five miles to the north-east of Liao-yang. THE RUSSIAN RETREAT. THE JAPANESE ADVANCE. LONDON, September 12. (Received Sep. 13, at 8.35 a.m.) Tlio Russians continue to retire to-wards'Tieh-ling, while the Japanese advance slowly. The main Japanese force is reported to bo at Yen-tai. A BARREN VICTORY. WOUNDED NON-COMBATANTS. ,THE USE OF DUM-DUM BULLETS. LONDON, September 13. (Received Sop. 13, at 10 p.m.) Renter's Liao-yang correspondent reports that the Japanese victory, though brilliant, was barren. Tlio Japaneso are likely to remain practically stationary for some timo awaiting reinforcements, supplies, food, and ammunition. J\lany non-combatants were wounded at Liaoyang, and their condition is awful. The Russians would not permit them to leave when the fighting began close to tho walls of Liao-yang. The Japanese complain of the use of bullets of tho dum-dum type. THE RIVAL FORCES. OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THEIR, POSITIONS. LONDON, September 13. (Received Sep. 13, at 10 p.m.) Genera: Sakaharolf, the War Minister, reports that there are few Japanese north of the Yen-tai railway to the Yentai mines, but vast camps southward. (Received Sep. 13,, at 10.15 p.m.) Field-marshal Oyama reports that n large force of Russian cavalry is at Pin-tai-lmi, 24 miles east of Yen-tai. THE RUSSIAN REARGUARD. REPORTED CAPTURE OF 3000. KUROKI'S NARROW ESCAPE. LONDON, September 13. (Received Sep. 13, at 10.15 p.m.) The Morning Post reports that official Russian despatches received in London announce that General Sassulitch was severely wounded and captured with 3000 of the rearguard south of Hun Ho. Other commanders) cheeked General Kuroki's advance. The Itusians cut General Kuroki's communications on Friday. They wero only repulsed by tho arrival of reinforcements. The Japanese were without drink or food, excepting dry rice, the whole day. A FIGHT TO A FINISH. THE CZAR'S DETERMINATION. LONDON, September 13. (Received Sep. 13, at 10.15 p.m.) The Daily Express states that the Czar informed Prince Louis of Battenburg ou the occasion of tho OV.arevitch's christening that the war would continue while a Russian soldier and a rouble were left. AN ARMED TRANSPORT AT 'FRISCO. AMERICA ON THE WATCH. LONDON, Septembor 13. (Received Sep. 13, at 10 p.m.) The Russian armed transport, Lena has arrived at San Francisco, presumably tip watcli the shipment of goods to Japanese ports. The American squadron has been ordered to remain and inquire intQ the Lena's intentions. A DARING JAP. LONDON, September 12. (Received Sep. 13, at 8.35 a.m.) On the sth the Russians shot a Japaneso soldier who was calmly approaching the wall of Fort Arthur carrying two boxes. These were afterwards found to contain lyddite. ARRESTED AS SPIES. Two Japanese naval officers who were employed in a commercial house in St. Petersburg, aiul had joined the Greek Church, have been arrested as spies. Compromising documents wore found in the.ir possession. .

RUSSIA PAYS COMPENSATION. (Received Sop. 13, at 9.22 a.m.) Russia pays compensation in connection with the seizure of the steamer Ktrickdale. Tho steamer Arabia lias been released. MR BENNET BURLEIGH DISGUSTED.; WAR CORRESPONDENTS NOT WANTED. LONDON, September 12. (Received Sep. 18, at 8.33 a.m.) Mr Bennet Burleigh lias arrived in Tientsin, having quitted tho Japanese lines owing to the too rigorous restrictions placed upon military attaches ami war correspondents, who are riot permitted to sco the fighting nearer than sis miles. He emphasises the statement that the Japanese General Staff dislikes and districts all foreigners. PRAYERS FOR THE ARMY. ST. PETERSBURG, September 12. (Received Sep. 13, at 8.22 a.m.) The Holy Synod directs that spocial prayers bo offered for the victory of Russia's Christ-loving army over a cruel enemy wlio i 9 full of guilo.