The sun., 1900-07-25

ms. senger did not talk English, To make
matters worse a messenger sent out by Gen
Doryard was unable to find Gen Fukushlma.
Nothing was done all the afternoon. Nobody
appeared able to communicate with his associ'
atcs Every commander was dong the best h.
could, but he was ignorant OF the situation and
the actions Of the other commanders, II was
impossible even to send litter bearers after the
wounded. 30 heavy was the Chinese Are.
AMERICANS Blue SHIRTS MADE GOOD TARGETS
The blue shirts Of the Ninth United State In
fantry made perfect target for the Chinese
rinemen.
Later in the afternoon Gen. Yuan's troops
returned to the native city II Is hoped that
IL will be possible during the retreat TO
bring away all the wounded. The dead had to
be left behind. 1t Is certain that any OF the
wounded who were not brought away we're
butchered. At this hour tho Chinese are be-
ginning TO shell the settlements.
When the Russians advanced this morning
they had 1900 infantry and 900 Cossacks and
three field batteries. Two companies OF Ger
mans and two French field batteries supported
the advance,
THE RUSSIANS ONLY PARTLY SUCCESSFUL.
The Russians moved forward In two columns
Coils. AnichmotY and Schelinski. with eleven
taA n AZ MI Mt IN
Chinese fort The artillery Of the Colonial and
other batteries were posted along the railroad
embank kment with three companies OF infantry
supporting them.
The Russians met terrible nre and we're un-
able to take the fort They succ'e 'eded. how
ever, in occupying the villages north OF the
railroad station. which had been a source OF
great trouble to the allies. They also captured
twelve guns OF various sizes. None OF the
guns was larger than those In the French
battery. They also exploded the magazine.
Tho Russians are holding the ground they
captured. Their casualties exceed iOo incud-
Ing an artillery Colonel.
The Americans know now that they have had
over 30 and the British have had over 20 killed.
The Japanese have had 81 killed. including a
Colonel.
It's feared that the night will produce terri
BILE list.
THE NINTH SAVED ITS WOUNDED
TIRN-TsIS. July II. "A. NJ. via Chefoo, July
II and Shanghai. July 20. 55oP M,-After brief
shellins yesterday evening the Ninth Regiment
was able to withdraw. They succeeded in
bringing their wounded with them. but left the
dead on the field. The marines held their
ground. Major Waller Withdrawing part Of the
guard at the arsenal to the wall.
The Japanese and French retained their posi-
tions and during the night ammunition. ra'ions
and wafer were sent to them
CHINESE RErRKATED DURING THE NoHr.
Tho Chinese, who apparently did not realize
the strength OF their position. retreated during
the night and the allies this morning occupied
the city without resistance.
While the allied troops were making the attack
yesterday the Chinese attempted to make a
counter move on the railroad station. where q
company Of American marines was assisting
the British. Two companies Of the Ninth United
States Infantry reinforced this detachment.
which had hard fight. The advance Of the
Russians finally forced the Chinese to retire
The Russians found piles OF cartridges In every
house in the native city.