Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-06-09

b, says tnat HeaNy aftlilely AIliiS was
heard that morning in the direction OF
Tahwan, east of Lao Yang.
Chefoo June S-The correspondent OF
the Associated Press at Gin Chou cables
that there was firing at Port Arthur
last night, beginning at 1880 O'Clock
and continuing for several hours. A
Junk arriving during he night from
Dalny reports that there was heavy
firing all day yesterday in the vicinity
of Port Arthur. When the Junk left
Dalny Monday morning all was quiet
there. The arrivals on the junk deny
the sorry of the sinking of the Japanese
ship off Talienwan.
Lao Yang, June s.-Military interest
is now conferred upon the region OF i'm
minent operations-th Lao Tung pc
ninsula. Another Japanese army is
landing on the eastern coast as coun-
terweight to the Russian arrivals from
Dashitiaso, southwark from General
Olsu's arm. The Japanese army have
seemingly given up the idea of attack
ing Liza Yang, if they entertained such
a plan. The rainy season, which Is eN
pected to begin In two or three weeks,
would, 1t is considered here, render an
advance to Lao Yang possible. The
Cossacks are keeping In touch with the
watching General IIurolN's right wing,
north of the Yalu river
Troops in Good Health.
The health of the troops is remark
able everywhere. There are no contag-
Gus diseases, and only q few cases of
Intestinal disorders, but medical au-
tEorities do not expect such immunity
du:>ing the hot weather that is now be-
gin :. The health of the troops is
no ',uted so much to sanitary pre-
ca as to the simple, but excellent
diet. the Russians live principally ON
bread made of course flour, and soup
composed of meat and vegetables. They
seldom drink ordinary water, thereby
avoiding a principal source of disease
Details have been received here OF
Two outpost fights, one at Lao lung
and the other in southern Manchuria.
The former occurred on the morning of
June 3, at Yam Tsi Antur, east of VAN
angow twenty-five miles above Kin
Chou. The Russian force consisted OF
an infantry regiment, some artillery,
several companies of Cossacl1s and a
squadron of dragons. The enemy was
discovered in the valley of Pwy Isl
Antuo. The Russians brought up bat
tery. opened fire and cleared the Japa-
nese from the valley The Russian
guns were moved to more favorable
position. The Japanese, taking .advan-
tage of this. fired few shells. Inc
Russian losses were Colonel Serbia and
seventeen wounded men. Both sides re-
tanned their positions.
Another Fight With Cossacks.
The other fight was between Major
General Mitchenko's CossaclSs and the
Japanese outposts along the river Kol-
endenzy, north of Takushan. 1t lasted
from the evening of June 3 till the fol-
lowing day. A company of Cossacks
tried to cut off a detachment of Jap
ziapudzy, but the enemy brought up
-einforcements, and the Russians were
reinforced by five companies of Cos
sacks. Finally 5000 Japanese We're en-
gagged, including artillery. The Cos
sacks repeatedly drove the enemy from
their entertainments. In one case the
Japanese fled across the river, but re-
turned with more reinforcements, and
the Russians drew off. The Cossacks'
commander, Colonel Starkoff, was
killed and two officers and nine men
We're wounded. The Cossacks carried
the body of their commander to Stu
Yen.
The correspondents, released from
the tranquility prevailing at Viceroy
Alexieff's quarters in Mukden, find
themselves here in a totally different
atmosphere. The throbhing of the
whole great Manchurian war engine
can be felt here. The town is an ami
branches of the service. Many of them
on their way to rejoin their regiments
at the front gather in groups at the
buffet or on the station platform and
discuss the campaign or speculate on
developments.
Around Lao Yang.
The real work is carried on directly
overhead, the second story of the sta
ton itself being army headquarters
Telegraph wires radiating in every
direction control the movements of the
Russian forces throughout Manchuria.
A hundred yards up the track. upon
an isolated siding, stands a military
train, shaded by a white tent, where
General Kuropatkin makes his home
flying visits to outlying points.
Officers and men are all In summer
uniforms, in white tunics and colored
helmets. The gray houses of this lively
crowded town are continually hidden
by dun-colored dust clouds raised by
the passing infantry and cavalry. The
men are usually singing In spite OF the
dust and heat.
Few trains arrive from the north,
but switch engines in the yards are
continually making up trains on the
sidings.
Everywhere Is a state of tension.
The pleasantest spot In the region is a
pretty garden surrounding the station,
where officers off duty assemble in the
evening to enjoy the cool of the great
trees and the music Of the military
bands.
Naval Officers Defiance.
Port Arthur, June 6.-Among the
documents found on the steamer Yed-
do, one of the vessels sunk at the
mouth of the harbor, the following de-
fance was discovered fastened on the
rail Of the BRIDGE:
MRannarnhar my, daar Russian sail