Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
JAPS OCCUPY AIYANG
Alexieff Wants the Chinese to Sell
Foodstuffs to Russians.
A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOAT SUNK.
Russian Cavalry Said to Have Made the
Eaemy Evacuate Kuan Dian san-Rea-
son Why the Russians Lost So Heav-
lily ut the YaIu Battle.

London, May 1.-THE Posts Shang-
hal correspondent says: "The Japa-
nese first army has occupied Aiyang.
Viceroy Alexieff has sent q note to the
Tartar general Of Manchuria complain
ing that Chinese villagers refused to
sell supplies to Russian troops and de-
manding that the general issue q proc
lamation ordering the natives to supply
foodstuffs. Some Of the Chinese vice.
roys are anxious for war with Rus
sia."
| Gen. Kuroki's boldness in pushing
on is commented on here as showing
that he believes Gen. Europatkin's
forces are much weaker than they are
represented.
The partial destruction Of Dalny Is
regarded as showing that the Russians
anticipate the Japanese will make a
determined attempt to capture Port
Arthur, while, owing to the moral ef-
feet the fall Of the stronghold would
have on Russian prestige, an equally
determined resistance will be made.
The Mail this morning publishes q
dispatch from Constantinople, accord
ing to which Russia Is concentrating
troops just beyond the Caucasus. The
most reliable information, the dis
patch says, fixes the present total num-
ber of troops at 125.000.
Japanese Moving with Great Care.
Lao Yang, May 4.-The advance
guard Of the first Japanese army has
appeared six miles below Lienchenkuan
on the road to Lao Yang. 1t Is not
making any further advance, but Is
erecting strong fortihcations. The
Japanese movements were made with
the greatest care.
A persistent report is current that
Russian squadron Of cavalry succeeded
in getting behind the Japanese, who
were several squadrons strong, and is
occupying Kuan Dian San. The unex-
pected appearance of the Russians
caused the japanese Immediately to
evacuate the tlvh and to retire toward
the Yalu. The report is believed to be
correct.
Col. Elshen, who has returned from
q reconnaissance of the district near
the river Taitsi, was attacked on May
by Chinese bandits. One Cossack
and two porters were killed by the
bandits, who were driven off.
A Japanese Torpedo Boat Sunk.
Toxic, May 1.-THE Japanese tor
pedo boat No. 4S was destroyed while
'emoving mines from Kerr bay, north
" Talien-Wan (Port Dalny). Seven
men were killed and seven were
Topedo boats numbers 4S
md 40 discovered a large mechanical
nine in Kerr bay. Their various at
empts to blow It up failed and 1t sud-
enly exploded Of itself, cutting No. 48
n two. The torpedo boat sank in
even minutes. The squadron hurried
oats to the rescue and picked up the
Three other mines were dis ,
overed and exploded. /
Reason Why Russians Lost ct the Yalu.
Shanghai Kwang, May IA parcel I
'hich left Port Arthur May 10 arrived !
ere yesterday, apparently confirming
10 report that Communication with '
ort Arthur had been restored. There\ o
70 only vague rumors here of japanese y
movements. II ls stateo rnat' the neaVy
oss sustained by the Russians in the
'attle Of the Yalu was due to the ina !.
'ility to control the soldiers. They =
vere ordered merely to develop the !.
nemy's strength but they rushed .
Ieadlong against q superior force and
we're crushed back by q sheer weight =
4 numbers. !
Gen. Kuropatkin In Danger. =
London, May 14.-There Is q dispo- =
ition here to consider that Gen. y
Iuropatkin is between the devil and y
be deep sea-" All the news to hand !. =
nth regard to the movements Of the !
apanese forces is interpreted to mean n
hat their present plan Of campaign is "
, outhank the Russian general on both u
Ight and left and not merely to at ~ ~
ack and defeat him. but to completely -
estroy or capture his army. - -
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FIRE AT THE~w0RLD's FAIR.