Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-23
THINK AMERICANS AND
BRITISH HELPED JAPS

northwest. The Russians have a large
force at the latter place and will there
make a determined stand if the mi
kado's troops move that way, but it is
believed now that the objective of the
latter is Port Arthur.
Cannot Stop Japs.
The Japanese debarkation is un-
doubtedly covered by warships and
the cars fleet is absolutely powerless
to prevent it. This is realized and
no attempt will be made to do So AS
a member of the general staff grimly
said today:
1--WE will strike after the enemy has
landed"
Will Advance At Once.
Although the Japanese are building
intrenchments on the Yalu it is
thought they will advance almost i'm
mediately. The arrangements for
flanking movement are complete and
experts say such movement should
properly be begun at Taku Shan, as
Feng Huan Cheng lies at an angle of
an equilateral triangel with TalSu Shan
and the mouth of the Yalu forming the
base of the triangle. Taku Shan is OF
great strategic Importance.
kuropatkin Reports to Gear.
General Kuropatkin's message to
the czar was as follows:
General Kashtalinsky reports as
follows on April 10:
All is quiet on the Yalu. The
japanese are throwing up intrench-
ments opposite Golutsy, and further to
the north.
The numbers of Japanese troops
are increasing. They are concentrat-
ing at Wiju, and spreading toward the
north along the Yalu.
"'Cossack sentinels have observed
the lights Of Japanese transports near
Ching Tai Use, opposite the village of
Potansa, twenty-five versts west of
Ia Tung kau. The vessels were an
chored at a distance of fifty versts
from the shore.
According to dispatches from Gen.
Mistchenko, japanese ships were also
seen near Sou Chou"
No Action Regarding AIexieff.
st. Petersburg, April 81. = No action
has been taken in regard to Viceroy
Alexieff's application to be relieved of
his duties. Rumors of the viceroy's
approaching return have gained wide
circulation, but further than admit
ting the fact of the existence of I'M
friendly relations between the two men,
the official world does all in it's power
to discourage the idea that Vice Admir-
al Skrydloff's appointment to command
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur could
lead Admiral Alexieff to take hasty
step.
Skrydloff has had long interview
with the emperor, and it is considered
probable, now that the situation Is
the subject of public discussion, that
way may be found to smooth mat
preserve appearances.
See Chance of Wars End.
Washington, D. G., April 81. - The
announcement from st. Petersburg of
the resignation of Alexieff was receiv-
ed with great interest in official cir
cles here The change is believed to
portend complete reversal Of Russi-
an policy in Manchuria and it is
thought that could Russia save her
pride before the civilized world by
scoring decisive victory on land the
way would speedily be opened for
peace negotiations on the broad basis
( of the last Japanese proposition just
before the outbreak Of the war.
The restoration to power and influ-
ence of M. White. the deposed Russian
minister Of finance, who so strongly
opposed war. is expected to follow
very soon.
Baltic Fleet Ready.
st. Petersburg. April 81. = The
ships of the Baltic fleet here and at
Lilau will be in commission next
week. The naval reserves of the
neighboring provinces are arriving for
distribution to the ships.