THE WAR.

Opunake Times, Volume XXI, Issue 750, 23 June 1905, Page 2

THE WAR.

London, June 20. A force of Cossacks on General Linevitch's right attacked a Japanese field hospital, volleying at olose quarters. They slashed with swords among 800 surgeons and members of the medical corps, although the Red Cross badges were prominent, and entered the J i run ese quarters. Many non-contestant vere killed and medical supplies and instruments burned. General Linevitch reports that the Japanese are nearing Kongohen, Mansan, in Northern Korea. This is interpreted to mean that General Kanagawa's army, estimated at 100,000 will shortly attempt a passage of the river Tumen. French St. Petersburg advices state that General Linevitch's right wing retired 25 miles, fighting for seven miles of the way. Takahira has informed President Eooseveldt that the Japanese plenipotentiaries are able to reach Washington by August Ist. June 21. Russian correspondents in Manchuria claim that the army is ready to fight for another year, but private telegrams depict the situation, in alarming colors. The Russians are completely in the dark as to what point in the 400 miles the decisive blow will be dealt. French St. Petersburg advices state that 50,000 Russians died of cholera in Manchuria. . Three thousand Russians in northeastern Korea retreated to Tumen after the destruction of the Baltic Fleet.