New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-07
TO CHECK STACKELBERG.
Another Japanese Army Landing
TICo Sharp Engagements.

Iiao-Yang June 6.-Military interest now
centres the region of imminent operations
the I.iao-Tung Peninsula Another japanese
army is landing on the eastern coast as coun-
terweight to the Russian advance from TaShi-
Chan southwark upon General Oku's army
The Japanese have seemingly given up the
idea Of attacking Liao-Yang. If they entertained
such a plan The rainy season which is expected
to begin in two or three weeks would. 1t is re-
garded here, render an advance TO Liao-Tang
impossible Meanwhile the Cossacls are keeping
in touch with the japanese Outposts. Another
force is watching General Kurolxfs right wing
north of the Yalu River
The health of the troops is remarkable every
where There are no contagious diseases. and
only few cases of intestinal disorders, but
medical authorities do not expect such I'M
munity during the hot weather that IS now De-
ginning. The situation is not attributed so much
TO sanitary precautions as to the simple but e&-
cellent diet. The Russians live principally on
broad made of coarse -four and soup made from
meat and vegetables They seldom drink orol-
nary water thereby avoiding principal source
of disease.
RUSSIAN STORY OF BATTLE OF JUNE -
Details have been received here of two smart
outuost fights one at Liao-TunS and the othsr
in Southern Manchurid The former occurrsd
IN the morning OF June 3 at Yan-Tsi-Antr. east
n
Chow. The Russian force consisted OF an in
fantry regiment. some artillery. several com
panies of Cossacks and squadron of dragons
The enemy was discovered in the valley of Pwy-
Tsi-Antu The Russians brought up a battery.
opened fire and cleared the Japanese out of the
valley. Then the Russian guns were moved TO
a more favorable position. The japanese. TAX
ing advantage OF this fred a few shells. The
Russian losses were Colonel Sereda and seven
teen men wounded. Both sides retained their
positions.
The other fight was between Major General
Mistchenko's Cossacks and the Japanese ad-
vance posts along the River Kolendzy. north OF
Taku-Shan II lasted from the evening OF
June to late the following day. A COM
pany of Cossacks tried TO cut off a detachment
of Japanese posted on the heights at Ladzia-
pudz. but the japanese brought up reinforce
ments and the Russians were reinforced by five
companies Of COssacks. Finally 5000 Japanese
were engaged including artillery. The Cos
sacks repeatedly drove the enemy from their
intrenChments. In one case the Japanese fed
across the river. but returned with more re-
Inducements and the Russians drew OF. The
Cossacks' commander. Colonel Starkofr. was
killed. and two officers and nine men weEe
wounded. The Cossacks carried the body Of
their commander to Siu-Yen.
STATIONS OF MILITARY ATTACHES
The military attaches are quartered near the
station in house placed at their disposal and
fitted up comfortably possible under the
circumstances They have been invited TO dine
With General KurOpatkin. and receive frequent
visits from Grand Duke Boris. who is general
favorite.
Lieutenant Colonel Walter 5. Schuyler and
Captain Carl Reichman will leave here on
Thursday. Colonel Schuyler probably will Join
the Cossacks who are in contact with the Jap
anese outposts north of Kin-ChOw. Captain
Reichman will j5in one of the advanced corps.
Lieutenant Newton y McCuIIy is still at Port
Arthur. where ne is attached TO the Russian
navy.
Captain William V. JudsOn. engineer corps
remains here. Several other attaches. including
Colonel Waters and Major Hume. of the Britt
sh Army. have been allowed to go south.
Thousands of coolies engaged in military
and railroad work around Liao-Yang. Roads
have been built and extra gates have been
pierced in the city wall in order 10 facilitate the
handling OF troops.
The inhabitants OF this place are fOurishi1g
as the result Of the enormous Sums expended DIV
the Russians.