Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05

Three torpedo boats Followed the nre- ships to pick up the crews of the lat ter. When the first ship foundered the crew clambered up the mast, cheering for the emperor of Japan as they went down. From the masthead of the second vessel, as she began to sink, her crew waved Eanterns to in dicate her course to those astern. Their small boats, though soon riddled, did not raise the white flag.
 A Japanese sailor, who came ashore at Electric HILL when summoned to surrender sprang forward with a re- volver in his hand and died fighting
 Another Japanese sailor who was pulled out of the water tried to throt- tie himself with his necktie.
 One of the Russian rowboats which approached sinking ship for the pur- pose of saving her crew. was met by small arm fire.
 The Russian sailors showed every consideration for the captured Japan ese, wrapping them up in their own coats and carrying them ashore
 One of the rescued Japanese officers committed suicide by disemboweling himself. declaring he would rather die than go home in disgrace.
 
 St Petersburg May 5.The Russian papers are rather sparing in their comment on the battle of KiurLfen- Cheng, evidently awaiting more com plete details, but what they say con- tains no trace of Encouragement.
 The Noyoe Vremya says the days of patience announced by General Kuro- patkin have now begun and declares that the Japanese difficulties will 1n- crease as they advance. The paper believes the chief danger now is in the attitude of the Chinese and says:
 "Our diplomats must make Pekin realize the danger of Chinese viola ton of neutrality. Russia must win, but with heavier sacrifices a heavier price will be exacted from her foes"
 The Viedmosh remarks: t1t is Jap anese victory. Do not let us seek for Scapegoat. It is the fortune of war. Glory to the dead and to the survivors of the heroic fight against overwhelming odds. But the Japan ese probably would gladly exchange their dearly bought victory for a sue cessful bottling-up of Port Arthur"
 The Russky Invalid, the army organ. points to the fact that 5000 Russians fought a rear guard battle against 30, 900 at Schoengrab (Austria), in 1895. and a century later 5000 Rus sians fought 10000 Japanese at the Yalu.
 '.The Russians" the Russky Invalid adds, fare accustomed to lay down their lives when duty calls. The Jap anese paid too dearly for their victory. It will take them days to recover"
 The Novoe Vremya's expert says the report of Major General Kashtalinsky proves clearly that the Russians should have withdrawn during the night of April 30, and adds:
 ''Kashtalinsky foredoomed them to destruction It was 8 miracle of he- roism and fortitude that they escaped after staying and inaicting such ire mendous losses on the enemy"
 General Kurod probably has eight divisions available for an immediate advance. This force will be joined by General Oku's army when the latter is landed The Japanese have every reason to follow the southern road, where they will have the advantage of the cooperation of their ships. The roads are less difficult and mountain ous through the Feng- Wang Cheng district, but the Japanese must dis pose of the Russian force at F'eng- Wang Cheng before they can cut off Iiao-Tung.
 A high officer of the general starf, who does not believe the Japanese will make an immediate advance in Manchuria, said to the correspondent of the Associated Press:
 "They are too careful to commit such blunder as to expose their flank to the Russians stationed at Feng- Wang Cheng. I think they will for tify their position at the Yalu and may land troops at Takushan and hold the seashore, but in no case will they ad- vance across the Liao-Tung, where they might be taken on either flank by General Kuropatk1n from Liao Yang and General Stoessel from the south"
 London, May 5-Further inquiries show that a Japanese loan of $50, ,OO0,- GOO will be issued next week. It will take the form of seven year per cent bonds acnd the issue price probably will be 631a, the security being first charge on the Japanese customs. The loan will be issued simultaneously in New York and London, the only detail remaining to be determined being re- garding the amount which shall be aI- lotted to each city. It is expected that London will get $35,OOO,OOO and New York $15, 5,OOO,O00.t
 M. Takahashi, the Japanese f1nan- cial agent in London, says the money will not be sent to Japan but will be employed in paying the balance of trade. He adds that Ill his opinion no other loan will be required by Ja- pan before the conclusion of the war.
 St Petersburg, May 5.-No further official news has been received regard ing the Russian losses, but General Kashtalinsky's estimate, 2,000 men, is accepted as representing practically their full extent. It is generally be, Iieved that the Japanese lost between 5000 and 4,00O men. This is based upon reports of eye witnesses. There has been absolutely no statement of the number of prisoners captured by the Japanese, but the general staff is