The Situation In Saghalien.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11643, 22 August 1905, Page 5

The Situation In Saghalien.

Band of Chunchuses Exter-

minated.

Received August 22, 7.30 a.m.

LONDON, August 21.

'Three _Russian officers who escaped to the mainland report that the Russian force in the interior of Saghalien occupies an almost inaccessible position. They are supported in every way by tho convicts. General Linievitch reports the annihilation of a band of Chunchuses, including their' leader named Imbatto, and two Japanese in the Hailungchang district *on the 16th.