Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-12-29
ADMIRAL TOGO
READY FOR NEXT.
HAS DESTROYED ONE FLEET AND
AWAITS BALTIC SQUADRON.

Reports the Wthdrawsl Of His Fight
ino Vessels from the Blockade
Renttlne for the Coming Battle
FLYING Squadron Goes in Quest OF
observation-disclosures Reinforce
ment TO Join Oysma in Sprins.
The fleet Of Admiral Togo having com
pleted the task assigned it at the begin
ming Of the war-that Of destroying the
Russian squadron at Port Arthur, which
il did with the aid, finally, OF the japanese
Land batteries on 203- Metre hil-the
heavy war vessels have now been With
drawn and are probably undergoing re-
pairs to get them in readiness for the com
ing battle with Admiral Roiestyensky 8
approaching squadronE.
In his official report, Admiral Togo
after describing recent operations ps
vi which the Russian war vessels, including
the seyastorol. were disabled, says
@The main strength OF the eheinN =
completely crushed. Only weak gun
/ boat. the Otvashni, and several torpedo
boat destroyers remain atioat.
/ tfTnder the circumstances. our com
\ b{ned fleet has been removed as unneces'
sary from the blockade OF Port Arthur
which had been maintained since MAY
have arranged for closer watcn 10
ships attempting to run the bioekaae an, ~.
IL watch the remnant OF the enemy
squadron. -, -,
aDuring the blockade we suffered iron
the enemyfs mines, both laid and noating
on the high seas, and from dense ioks
The Niyako unprotected cruiser, rosn
inc protected cruiser, Hatsuse tbalte
shipl, Kaimon tgunboat), heiyen teoas
defence vessel and saiyen cruiser 49, 49,
sunk and many gallant and loyal ofneef
and men were killed, but We succeeaea Il
maintaining the blockade. -.
aW hen the enemy emerged from IN
barbor our fleet successfully engaged MN
and finally, with the valuable support 9
the besieging army, succeeded IN crush ~
ing nearly all the enemys squadron. ou
second squadron so heavily damsgeu aa -, IN
Nladivostok squadron thai II mas peeh uh
able to leave port" .,-
Two Japanese cruisers called at singa
more Dec y and reported two hrst cias
cruisers. two second class cruisers ana
torpedo boat destroyers nearby steaiilln
west. This Japanese squadron, suppose
10 Recommended by Admiral hahiiiiius =.
will endeavor to get in touch with the ~
proaching Russian fleet, do u as uus
harm as possible without serious risk I
itself. and especially shadow Il until ~, wor
az its " whereabouts can be sent 70 Aogs
who. coming up with his heavy ships, VI
endeavor to destroy Russia's hope on s.
before il can reach the vicinity OF japan,
Whatever change there is At Port Ariht
il favorable to the japanese. Dec. Zz, y
latter reported the capture early IN =
morning of an eminence north ot hous'
- nentao ON pigeon bay and later OF anoth
height ON a peninsula nearby eaptnrln
one gun. The Russian counter attao
was repulsed. Dec "a, the Japanese mac
a night attack and occupied two yillag'
about five or six miles northwest q 70
Arthur. The japanese reported Dec.
that all their repeated attacks OF the pr
vious few days had been successful, az
that the whole of the enemy's advance
positions fronting their right wing we
then in their hands.
From Toxic come reports OF ahoth
- great mobilization OF troops-the reserV
(which are being assembled. equlppe
drilled and prepared for the Held ~ Z
Thousands. 1t is planned TO give Marsh
Oyama total OF SOC, 600 men in the ear
spring for his advance against huropa
Kin. and to strengthen his artliie
S enormously.