The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Felicitates the Country on Pro
gress of the War.
CONTINUED ASSAULTS.
General NOgi Still Hammering
Away at Port Arthur.
Declares the Fortress Must Fall
Within 21 Days.


diet today. He rode through the
crowded street in state coach. escort
ed by a troop of lanciers, and accom-
panied by the crown prince, his staff,
and some members of the imperial
household to the house of parliament,
where both houses were assembled in
| the chamber of representatives. The
diplomatic corps and many prominent
government officials were present. The
emperor ascended the dais from which
| he read the following address:
| 1--WE hereby perform the ceremony
of opening the imperial diet .and an
nounce to the members of the house
of peers and house of representatives
| that to our profound delight our rela-
tions with all the neutral powers are
continually growing more amicable.
I'VE have directed our ministers of
state to submit to you a scheme for
meeting the extraordinary expenditure
necesSitated by the war together with
the budget for the thirty-eighth year
| of Meiji, besides other projects of law.
| That our expeditionary forces have
| been victorious in every battles have
repeatedly shown fresh proofs of their
| loyalty and bravery, so that the prog
resS of the war has been so constantly
to our advantage; that we expect by
the loyal devotion of our subjects to
attain our ultimate object and we call
upon you to discharge your duties by
harmonious cooperation, thereby pro-
noting our wish and ends.
Japanese Lost 400 in an Hour.
London, Nov. 30.-According to
Toxic dispatch to the Standard there
is unofficial rumor that the Japa-
nese hauled large calibre guns to the
top of 203 Metre HILL whence their fire
has sweep of the whole harbor.
This report doubtless goes beyond the
facts; but various dispatches indicate
in the reduction of Port Arthur. Japa-
nese here explain the great Importance
of the capture of 203 Metre hill, which,
beside giving command of the harbor,
will serve as a wide breach made by
the wedge the Japanese had previously
driven in between the Etz group and
the Russians last retreat in the ravineS
of Laotie mountain. They declare that
retreat to Laotie will be effectually
cut Off and that it is not unlikely that
Laotie will be simultaneously attacked
in the final assault
Bennett Burleigh wires to the Daily
Telegraph from Chefoo that in the last
assault the japanese lost 400 in one
hours fighting. They claim to have
captured two more of the northeastern
forts and a third, which is part of the
West Kekwan fort. They claim, Mr..
Burleigh adds to have effected lodg-
ment at Pigeon bay thus turning the
fort on 203 Metre hill. That they are
now tunneling from the gorge below
Laotie hill, which they hope first to
damage and then to rush. The dispatch
continues:
daily, and the losses are admitted to
be excessive, but the Japanese insist
that Port Arthur must fall within p
days.
The Morning Posts correspondent at
Shanghai telegraphs that wireless com
munication has been reestablished be-
tween the Russian consulate at Chee-
foo and the Port Arthur garrison.
Japanese Reported Depressed.
Chefoo. Nov. 3O.-Chinese who left
Port Dalny November 20, arrived here
today. They say the fighting at Port
Arthur continues. They heard firing
November 90, while at sea. The
Chinese assisted in carrying the Jap
anese wounded from the trains to the
hospitals and personally counted
thousand. The Japanese, they add,
seemed depressed.
Positions Unchanged.
General Oku's Headquarters, via
Fusan, Tuesday, Nov. 30.-The posi-
ton of the two armies is practically
unchanged. There has been no fight
mig save outpost scouting, skirmishes
and occasionally Russian lombard
ments, which are usually unan-
swered. Neither side shows any indi-
cations of moving. The Japanese are
not affected by the increasing cold
weather.
Russians Make an Advance.
SC. PETERSBURG, NOV. oO.-0eISidi NJ
roratkin under date of November 29, !
reports that the japanese force which
evacuated TSinkhetchen, near Da Pass, |
took up a fresh position near the viii
lage of Suidun, about 71s miles south
east of that place. They carried off
many wounded. The Russians in the
morning of November 29, resumed the
offensive. advancing in the direction of
Suidun.A Within one and a quarter
miles from there they encountered
Japanese artillery fire. By midday the
Russian artillery opened and under COW |
er of its fire the Russian infantry re-
sumed the advance. Elsewhere all is |
quiet.
Japanese Forced Back.
Mukden, Nov. 30-The activity of the |
Japanese against Gen. Rennenkampff' s |
before noon in one of the severest fights |
in recent weeks. The japanese retired |
only about 800 yards, but after the fight
the Russians collected go japanese |
reserve brigades. The Russians also cap |
tured a large quantity of rifles, entrench- |
ing tools and red cross stores
Russians Moving Southwark.
New York Nov 30-The Korean prefect |
of SonJin asserts that 500 artillerymen |
Pulzingchen early this month, says Her
aid dispatch from Seoul. According to I
the prefect the Russians informed him |
that additional force OF artillery was |
on the way from Vladivostok, their in |
tention being to hold Pukingchen at all |
costs. Russian headquarters continue to |
These supplies are augmented by the daily |
arrival of junk loads of military necesSi- |
ties from Vladivostok and os set bay.
Weather Indications.
Chicago, Nov. 3O.-Forecast for