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JUNE "a. 1904.

Battle Is Raging-A desperate bat
tie is raging at Hai-Cheng between
the two great armies, and the fight
may mark an epoch in the war,
threatening, as IL does. the Russians
with disaster. Gems. Kuroki, Nodzu
and Oku have effected a junction
south OF the scene OF battle, and by
forced marches fell on the Russians,
who have been strongly reinforced by
fresh men by Gen. Kouropatkin. Great
numbers OF Russians wounded are be-
ing taken TO Liao-Yang. and a Rus
sian reverse is expected.
Force Fighting Russian armies are
nearly enmeshed IN Japanese STRAIT
egg. Gen. Kouropatkin has been COM
PEELED TO fight, with an army in front
and on his flank. Official reports
cause uneasiness in ST. Petersburg.
Russian lcebreaker-It is stated that
the icebreaker Yermak, designed by
the late Vice Admiral Makaroff. is
preparing to start for the far East.
Swords for Bravery-Grand Duke
Cyril, cousin of the emperor, and
Capt. Jakovleff, who commanded the
battleship Petropavloysk. which was
sunk off Port Arthur, have been pre-
scented with gold swords in recogni-
ton of their bravery and services at
Port Arthur.
Keeping Watch on India-The
Russ, commenting on Lord Kitchen
er's scheme for army reorganization
in India, says that 1t is primarily di-
rected to make the army effective in
northen India and that Russia must
not lose sight OF what is happening
on the far side OF the Hindu Kush.
JUNE rs, 1904.
Japs Win Naval Battle-A big naval
battle was fought off Port Arthur last
Thursday and Admiral Togo reports
one Russian battle ship OF the Peres-
Wet type is sunk and a battle ship
OF the Sevastopol class and cruiser
of the Diana type damaged. The Jap
anese fleet is uninjured. The Russians
lead in the attack, sailing out of the
harbor engaging the ships of the Jap
anese guard fleet.
Look for Big Fight-Kaichow is oc-
cupied by the Japanese army, accord
ing to a dispatch from Colonel Gaed-
Ike. the German war correspondent. II
is reported from Shanghai that two
Japanese divisions have reached Lao
yang. An attack is expected.
Stakelburg Escapes-St. Petersburg
believes that Stakelberg has succeeded
in escaping from the pursuing Japa-
nese by using the railroad.
Oku illustrates Plans-Gen. Oku
prevents the Russian effort TO concen-
trate at Taschichiao and IL is believed
that Kouropatkin now contemplates
an escape TO Mukden abandoning the
southern cities to the islanders.
oku and kurokl joint is reported
that Gems. Oku and Kuroki have join
ed forces and are attacking from the
direction OF Vafangow. There is talk
of a serious engagement shortly.
JUNE 26, 1904.
Japanese Victories-Togo's defeat
OF the Russian feet, an attack on
Port Arthur, and a victory for the
Japanese army near Tatshekiaou we're
developments at the seat OF war
Fleet is Again Intact-Togo is con-
fronted with n serious problem by the
discovery that Russia's feet is again
intact.
Army Losing Heart-The Russian
army Is said TO be losing heart In the
war. The generals are unable to re-
form plans upset by Kuroki.
Great Contest In Slaht-The great
est land battle in the far eastern war
is about 10 be fought, according to the
reports from the front. Generals
Oku and Kuroki are advancing with
10000 men in battle formation to-
ward Kuropatkins forces, seeking to
force action before the rainy season
begins. The advance guards of the
Russians are contesting every step