The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-05-26
.ALEXIEFF WAS
URGED TO REMAIN
THE vIcERoY HAD TENDEREI
HIS RESIGNATION.
ASKED BY CAR TO CONTINUE
Reported Defeat of Japs with Loss of
1000 Men Lacks Confirmation
Russia Prepares for a
Two Year War.

IOuuOu, may o. ne Iol. EeleTbUuTS
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: Il am informed on good authors
ty that Viceroy Alexieff rendered his
resignation to the emperor, giving Ill
health as the reason for his desire to
be relieved, but that the emperor per-
suaded him, in gracious telegram, to
remain at his post"
Serious Jap Defeat Reported.
Seoul, May 23.-The Japanese con-
sui at Gensan reports that the first
collision between Russian and Korean
troops has taken place at Kankow
Hamheung), the recent center of the
northern Tonghak disturbances. Co.'S
sacks attacked the so-called city cas-
tie at seven o'clock in the evening of
May 10, and exchanged shots for two
hours with the Korean garrison of 300
men. who lost one man killed. The
Russians were supposed to have re-
tired toward the northwest. Natives
report that several of the Russians
were wounded. Telegraphic communi-
cation has now been established to a
point so miles north of Gensan.
Confirmation Is Lacking.
London, May pa dispatch from
St. Petersburg to Reuters Telegram
company says that the report of
sortie by the Port Arthur garrison has
not been confirmed. 1t appears, says
the dispatch, to have originated in the
receipts of Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel's report
of the fight at Kinchau, this, together
with the fact that Gen. Stoessel COM
mands at Port Arthur, giving rise to
the rumor that the garrison had made
a sortie.
The Kinchow Battle.
st. Petersburg, May 23.-The general
staff has received message from Gen.
Stoessel giving his account of the fight
north of Kinchou on Monday last.
Three Russian regiments were attacked
by two Japanese divisions with four
batteries of artillery. The Russians lost
100 in killed or wounded, including an
officer killed and Brig. Gen Nadein
slightly wounded. The Japanese losses
are not known, but it is believed they
were heavy. The enemy's advance on
Kinchou was arrested.
Struck by a Shell.
Toxic, May 23.-During the recon-
naissance of Port Arthur made by Adj
nrirel Togo on, Friday Of last week a
shell hit the torpedo boat destroyer
Al1atsuki, killing one officer and "a
men.
Prepared for Two-Year War.
London, May 23.-Russia is prepar-
ing for a two-year war with Japan, and
if necessary an army of 100000 men
will be sent to the far east to overawe
China, to guard railway communica-
lions, relieve Port Arthur and drive
the Japanese armies into the sea. The
war temper of the Russian empire has
been thoroughly aroused by the sue
cession of reverses in Manchuria. Mil
itary men are no louder than civilians
in demanding revenge for the defeats
on land and sea. The cry is for more
troops" more troops" Plans are be-
ing hurried at the war department in
st. Petersburg for the mobilization of
the entire body of Russian reserves.
The orders calling the reserves of the
st. Petersburg district will, it is stated
in dispatches from the Russian capital,
be issued in few days. The war with
Japan has reached the stage where all
recognize that it is to be a contest of
endurance as much as a struggle be-
tween armies and fleets; and Russia is
confident that in the end she will win.
Assault on Port Arthur.
st. Petersburg, May pa report
is current on the Bourse this after
noon that the Japanese army and ma
Wy made combined attack on the
outer defenses of Port Arthur today
and were repulsed. According to the
report the Japanese lost fifteen thou
sand and the Russians three thou
sand
Fleet Reported at Gensan.
st. Petersburg, May 23.-The Rus
sian cruiser squadron which has its
base at Vladivostok is reported to be
north of Gensan, Korea. The open
ing of Vladivostok to trade has as yet
had on effect in reviving business,
which is at complete standstill.
The town is in an excellent condi-
ton and the general health of the
people is good.
Russians at Niuchwang.
Niuchwang, May 23.-The Russians
are re-occupying this place with a
fair force of artillery and mounted in
fantry. The Russians are construct
ing slight entertainments south of the
town. Steamers from Che Foo report
that they passed quantities Of wreck
age, and it is supposed here that the
Russians have been blowing up the
distractions at the entrance to Port
Arthur.
Hsiu Yen Re-occupied.
Fusan, Korea, May 23.-From Chi
nese sources it is rumored that 1000
Russians have re-occupied Hsiu Yen.
Cossacks have been seen near Ka-
Gilman and thirteen miles west, but
none have been observed on the main
road to Lao Chang.
The Russians are scouting on all