The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-03-04

improbable. During the Japanese
landing operations in Korea the Rus
sian warships to the north were a
constant menace, and ~blockading
them would be the most effective
means Of securing non-interference.
Furthermore, 1t is worthy Of note that
for more than one week no word has
been allowed to come from Vladivos-
tok, and this, in itself, seems strong
presumptiye evidence that important
events are transporting.
Russian Force Near Pingyang.
st. Petersburg, March 2.-It is re-
ported here that Gen. ~Nichtchenko.
with a force Of Cossacks, stated to be
5000 strong, has established himself
near Pingyang. Gen. Linevitch, Win
a force of infantry, is following him.
A subject Of increasing discussion
Is the attitude of the Chinese popula-
ton toward the Russian troops sta
toned west of the Siberian railway at
Liaoyang and Sinminting. 1t Is re-
garded as significant that large sup
plies of military stores have been re-
ceived at these two places by the
Chinese. The Siberian railway Is
said to be still intact.
Written in Their Own Blood.
Toxic, March 2.-Admiral Togo re-
ports that his appeal for volunteers to
block the entrance to Port Arthur was
instantly responded to by over 1000
~PP~0~r onI WAN E0l1ouirY tho fSm0-
honored Samurai custom, some wrote
their applications in their own blood.
It is believed that the attempt to
block the port was partially success
full, as regards two Of the steamers,
for. whereas it formerly tool thirty
minutes to enter the harbor, it now
takes two hours.
Russians Fortifying Neuchwang.
N~euchwang, March 2. The Rus
SLAMS are moving more troops to this
town and laying mines at the entrance
to the river. Rain is now falling and
a heavy thaw is setting in. All civil
ians have been ordered to leave Har-
bin.
Gar WouI Go to the Front.
Vienna, March 2. - The Zeit pub
fishes a st. Petersburg dispatch men,
tioning a rumOr that the emperor OF
Russian desires to go to the Far East,
against the wish of Kuropatkin. The
m is confirmed by an exalted
military authority, who declares that
the emperor is anxious to maintain
the traditions of his predecessors, and
is convinced of his own military ca
pacity. He is DESTROYS of encouraging
the troops by his presence. Dissen-
sions among the chief officers are i'm
mense. Demonstrations for and
against Russia we're organized yester-
day at Prague. The mob attacked a
number of German students, and
shouted Down with Great Britain,
Japan and the United States"
The Czech Socialists organized a
counter demonstration. and the police
with difficulty prevented a conflict.
Jap Army About to Strike.
Chefu. March 2.-There is good evil
dence that the Japanese army is about
to strike. Probably the first blow
would have been reported before this
only for the terrific storm In the Yel-
low sea. The snow was continuous
for forty-eight hours.
Although it is known that In twelve
days soldiers have been constantly
leaving Sasebo. they have not ar.
rived on the west coast Of Korea, and
it seems improbable that they could
be landed anywhere north of Che.
mulpo without q record of that fact.
The story told here last night Of the
transports seen in the bay makes 1t
almost certain that the Japanese COM
manders have concentrated = bulk of
their forces on one or two of the big
islands near the Manchurian coast.
Their object doubtless Is to cut off
Port Arthur on the land side, and az
ter destroying the railroad, land a
sufficient force to drive the Russians
north.
No Rest for Port Arthur.
Toxic, March 2. - Detailed official
reports show that six distinct opera
tons took place at Port Arthur.