Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-22

feeling out the strength and dlsposl-
ton of the Russian forces and Japan
ese flanking columns are already
pressing northward.
Mukden Battle Expected.
The reports that battle at Mukden
is imminent are, however, regarded as
premature. All that seems to be def
nitely established is that Oyama is
from the east.
Japs Try to Take Da Pass.
The Japanese force is seek.
ing to obtain CT of the roads
leading twenty to t..irty miles east Of
Mukden. Yesterday they attempted to
seize Da Pass, on the road to Fushun.
in order to turn the Russian left, but
they were repulsed.
New Troops Summoned.
In addition to two Russian corps al
ready mobilizing seven other corps are
to be called to colors.
Russians Hold Da Pass.
General Kuropatkin telegraphs that
the Japanese yesterday twice attacked
position occupied by the Russians in
Da Pass and that they were repulsed
and their turning movement checked
by the Russian cavalry with machine
guns.
Quiet Continues at Front.
I Kuropatkin declared that the situa-
ton at the front was unchanged. The
most reliable information does not in
dicate a resumption of the Japanese
; offensive attitude for some days.
Japs Not Across the Hun.
Reports that General Kuroki had
crossed the Hun river at Fushun turn
out to be false. The Russians strong
ly hold the road to Fushun and Bentsia.
putze and it is pointed out that if the
japanese had occupied Fushun the
Russians would have been compelled
to evacuate Mukden, since Fushun is
nearer to Tie Pass than is Mukden.
Battle At Mukden Expected.
Toxic, Sept. 21. The impression
is growing generally that an engage
ment will take place at Mukden.
Kuropatkin is evidently preparing to
attempt to dispossess him and Is en-.
trenching and constructing defenses
Armies Ready for Fray.
Both armies are now rested, having
recovered from the effects of the fight
at Lao Yang and are in condition
to fight.
Roads Are Drying.
The weather too, is favorable fol
military operations. The roads are
restoring the railway There is much
tn ho n
the fall and winter campaign.
Plans for the Winter.
1t is generally thought that Oyams
will continue pressing Kuropatkir
back until the winter falls and viii
then strongly guard his advance line
until spring.
New Attack on Port Arthur.
A renewal of the attack upon Por
Arthur on newer and more aggressive
lines is expected this week and it i:
predicted that the reduction of the
fortress will be accomplished within
ten days or fortnight.
Spoils At Lao Yang Grow.
The spoils taken at Lao Yang con
tinue to grow. Kuroki reports the cap
ture of four miles of railway rail
and 200 tons of COAL
Outpost Skirmishes.
Kuroki's Headquarters in the Field
Sept. GO -tDelayed.)- japanese
are slowly pushing northward. Tht
outposts are in touch near Yentai ant
skirmishes between the outposts ant
patrol parties occur daily.
To Fight for Mines.
1t is believed the Russians are gath
ering force at Yentai preparatory tt
making strong stand for the protec
tion of the coal mines.
Railroad Is Being Repaired.
The Japanese are rapidly changin,
the guage of the railroad from New
Chwang and it will probably be in op
Grafton to Liao Yang in fortnight
They are rushing forward supplies an,
ammunition.
Cars Uncle Artillery Inspector.
ST. Petersburg. Sept. 21.-The en-
peror has appointed his uncle, Gran,
Duke Sergius Michaelovitich, to tn
newly created post of inspector gene,
al of artillery
Russia Is in Suspense.
st. Petersburg, Sert 21.-Interest /
again concentrated upon Port Arthur