The War.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXV, Issue 4697, 13 August 1904, Page 3

The War.

The Russian Squadron. Quitted Port Arthur. Interior of the Harbour. A Death Trap. A Japanese Capture. A Japanese Cruiser Sank. Admiral Togo. Fighting at Port Arthur. Ghastly Carnage. Russians Victorious. [United Press Association] [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] LONDON, Aug 12 The Russian squadron emerged from port Arthur accompanied by the Hos pital ship Mongolia, with women and children, the Russians believing that the constant bombardments on the two previous nights had exhausted the Japinese fleet. The warships exchanged shots at long rango- - Bayan, previously damaged, alone remained at Port Arthur. The Rechitoin’s engines were disabled, gnd Captain Rostchakovski, after arriving at Cheefoo, agreed to render the vessel useless by disarming and dismantling her at the instance of the Chinese admiral. The Russian warships took quantities of stores, machinery and ship repairing material when they quitted Port Arthur. The Russian fleet emerged from Port Arthur solely because the Japanese were able to turn the interior of the harbour into a<’ h trap.

The Japauoje declare that they are not aware of the dismantling of the JUchitelin. The Daily Telegraph's Chefoo correspondent states under date the 12th inst. that a trio of Japanese destroyers entered the harbour during the night and attacked the Richiteliu at 4 o’clock this morning. Riflo firing proceeded. The Japanese attempted to explode the vessel, and the crew swam for their lives. The Japanese seized and towed the Rechitelin to sea.

The Russian warships Askold and Rovik, with two destroyers, entered Tiingtao. It is reported at Chefoo that the Japanese cruiser Kasuga was sunk in the naval engagement. Admiral Togo has not returned to his hue. It is believed that he is pursuing the Russians.

The Japanese captured and the lluslians recaptured Tukusban, a height dominating the main lines of Port Arthur’s eastern defences. Recklessly brave Japanese and Russian bayonet charges took place along the main line of fortifications, the carnage being ghastly. The Russians finally retained tbs lines.

A Japanese Challenge. Hand to Hand Struggle. International Complications Threatened. Japan’s Violation of Neutrality. German and British Warships Leave Hurriedly. Japanese Capture Torpedoes. Admiral Togo’s Report. Russian Vessels off Saddle Island. Regaining Port Arthur. [Received 8.55 a.m] LONDON, Aug. 12 The Japanese sent a lieutenant to ask the caDtain of the Reichtelin to come oat and fight. The captain of the Rosthakovski gripped him and sprang overboard with him. Both were nearly drowned. The captain of the Rostchakovski was wounded.

Much comment has been caused at the inactivity of the Chinese when the Rechtelin was seized. It is believed that international complications will follow Japan’s violation of i neutral port. The First Bismark, the German flag■hip, has hurriedly left Cheloo for Taingtao. The Thetis, a British cruiser, follows. It is reported at Chefoo that the Japanese have captured two torpedoers off the Chinese coast.

Admiral Togo reports that he believes the Tsarevitch was sunk.

Reuter states that a destroyer and lour Russian battleships are off Saddle Wand, Shanghai. The Japanese Legation in London •t&tes that five battleships, one cruiser, >0(1 a hospital ship appeared to regain Port Arthur on Thursday. The Japan••o Heet is believed to be undamaged.

The Volunteer Fleet. Pass the Dardanelles. Enormous Cost of the War. (Received 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 12 Two of the Volunteer Fleet have P**sed the Dardanelles. Official advices from Tokio show that the expenses of the war to the end of July amount to £20,000,000, whereof 70 (tor cent remains in Janan.