MANCHURIAN CAMPAIGN

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1206, 21 December 1904, Page 2

MANCHURIAN CAMPAIGN

ATTACKS ON JAPANESE OUTPOSTS

RUSSIANS REPULSED Press Association.—Copyright. London, Dec. 20

Field-Marshal Oyama reports that on the evening of the 17th he re+ pulsed repeated attacks on the outposts at Antaoxungtissu, Tuugbaitsekou, and Ilsingtungtiin.

MISCELLANEOUS

REFORMS IN RUSSIA

A DISAPPOINTMENT Press Association.—Copyright. St. Petbiisbukg, D*-c. 20

The Russian people are much disappointed that no reforms are announced in connection with the Czar's birthday. Apparently neither the Grand Duke Sergius nor Prince Alexis have resigned. A circular note directs the president of the Zemslovs to veto any discussion on constitutional questions. The circular hints at vague social reforms at a I'mure date.

THE BALTIC FLEET

MOVEMENTS OF THE VESSELS Press Association.—Copyright. London, Dec. 20

Sixteen vessels of the Baltic (leel passed Cape Point cm the lllth Four colliers are aw ing them al Lourenco Marques, Portuguese Easl Africa,

THE THIRD SQUADRON

ACTIVE PREPARATIONS Press Association.—Copyright. LONDON, December 20

There are feverish preparations ai Libau for the despatch of the thin squadron. Only indispensable re< pairs are being effected.

THE DOGGER BANK OUTIUG

A DESPICABLE ACTION Press Association.—Copyright. LONDON, Dec. 20

Emissaries from the Russian Government offered drink and liberal bribes to the Hull fishermen for statements that there were torpedoers among the fleet. A trap was laid, and evidence was obtained which Britain will submit to the Commission of Inquiry.

RUSSIAN DESERTEUS Press Association.—Copyright,

London, Dec. 20

A thousand Russian deserters are stranded at Copenhagen. The Russian agents cheated them, giving tickets only as far as Copenhagen, The Danish shipping agents will give the poorest free passages to America. Those Buffering from tractama will not be admitted to America, and will com to London.