The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
RIVAL ARMIES
HAVE NOT MET
NO DECISIVE FIGHTING ALONG
THE YALU RIVER.
SUCH REPORTS PREMATURE
Absolutely No Confirmation of Ru-
mored Disaster to japanese Forces,
with Loss of 1000 Men-Lat-
est News f. ON Far East.

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Citing has taken place on the Yalu
over, neither hay any reliable reports
been received here that the japanese
have yet attempted to cross, although the
opposing lines, it is understood, now
skirt the two banks Of the river.
The Russians are preparing to resist
a japanese advance by the further con-
struction of intrenchments and other
Notifications on the Machurian side of
the river especially opposite the points
where the Japanese have concentrated
their forces within the lastf e days, and
all reports of a decisive engagement on
the Yalu are premature.
Japan's Strength in Korea.
Paris, April 25.-According to the St.
Petersburg correspondent of the Echo
de Paris, Col. Vannovsky, of the Russian
general staff, declares that the report
ofaJapanese reverse on the Yalu has not
been confirmed. The colonel does not
believe that there has as yet been any
serious fighting on the Yalu, neitherside
having finished the concentration of
troops. He estimates the Japanese
strength in Korea to be 5000 men.
Rumor of Japanese Defeat.
st. Petersburg, April ga rumor
is current in this city that the Jap
anese sustained heavy loss while at
tempting a landing near the mouth of
the Yalu river. According to the re-
port, which is said to be based upon
q private dispatch from Port Arthur,
the japanese lost 1000 men. The
story has not yet been confirmed.
Japanese Column Destroyed.
According to the st. Petersburg CORE
spondent Of Dalziel's news agency Gen.
Kashtalinsky telegraphed the war office
that an engagement between the oppos-
ing armies occurred on the Yalu river on
Friday. The japanese attacked in three
columns. In attempting to cross the
river one column was entirely destroyed.
A Russian agency in Paris has spread a
similar report.
Land 10000 Troops.
st. Petersburg, April ga report is
current here that the Japanese have
fnded 10000 troops at Kinchau, above
5 AINhury This report, however, can
sof agrmed.
~ NntA1gs Extend Lines.
Seoul, Korea, April 25.-Advices re-
ceived here state that the Japanese lines
now extend 80 miles along the Yalu river,
reaching from Yongampo to ten miles
above Wiju. The Russians are strong
est at Antung. Tiger Hill is, as it was in
the China-Japanese war, the key to the
situation. Three islands, M above and
two below Wiju, will facilitate an attack,
as they offer a base for artillery to cover
the crossing Of the Yalu.
Will Be Treated as Spies.
St. Petersburg, April 25.-Viceroy
Alexieff has issued a notification to the
effect that newspaper correspondents
using wireless telegraphy will be treated
as spies. The notification is the same as
that served on the state department at
Washington on April Is by Ambassador
Cassini.
Attempt Was Unsuccessful.
st. Petersburg, April 25.-Rear Ad-
milar Wirenius has just returned from
his unsuccessful attempt to reinforce the
Port Arthur feet with his squadron, con-
sisting of the battleship Osliabia, the
cruisers Aurora and Dmitri Donskoi, II
torpedo boats and two transports.
Japanese Hidden Armies.
st. Petersburg, April 25.-No one
knows where Japan's armies are con-
cealed. Russian scouts believe there is
n division at Win; but the hiding
place of the other division is a mystery.
1t is known that they sailed from Japan,
some of them weeks ago They may be
in Korea-or Thibet-as far as anyone
here, in Paris, or st. Petersburg knows.
Russian Guns Guard Yalu.
st. Petersburg, April 25.-The Rus
slams have placed guns in position COW
ering the crossings of the Yalu river.
While Gen. Kouropatkin desires that
the japanese shall enter Manchuria, he
proposes that they shall pay as dearly
as possible for the privilege, but without
precipitating a general engagement,
Maj. Gen. GashtalinskyNis anxious to en-
gage the enemy and begged Gen. Kouro-
potkin for permission to do so, burt the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FORBADE even small
skirmishes where is was possible to avoid
them. 1t is understoodthat Gen. Kouro-
paekin intends to deliver the decisive
battle himself. In the meantime the
cavalry and artillery at the front are
engaged in constant drill and reconnois-
ancss. The Russians intend that the
Japanese shall have the river behind
them before giving battle in force. Kou-
ropatkin's plans in this respect are fully
approved here. OF course, the Russians
will do all in their power to render the
crossing as difficult and expensive as pos
sible, but the first decisive engagement
will occur in Manchuria, where the Rus
SLAMS believe they will have all the adj
vantage of position.