The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-20
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Spscidi Cablc Dcspd,ch to THE Sun.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. l9.-Rlssian cor
,psvordents report that two japanese
divisions on the left centre were surprised
hy a stronger force OF Russians and were
ovcrwhelmed, losing 5000 prisoners. The
Russian commanders in the field do not
make any report of such an occurrence,
and the General staff know nothing Of it.
The reports arc therefore discredited
They are believed to be exaggerated ver-
spns of the mishap to Gen Yamada's COM
mand. which was enveloped by the Russians
Sunday losing l,5OO men.
Nothing can be learned at late hour
tonight of the probability Of renewal
of the battle. The consensus Of opinion
Is that the weariness OF the troops and the
hoavy rains have brought the fighting to
an end for the present.
4 report was received to-day from Gen.
Klropatkin which says that the Japanese
again attacked Putiloff Hill, formerly
known AZ Lone Tree Hill, last night
Tuesday The attacking force was re-
pulsed.
Gen kuropatkin says that yesterday
all was quiet in all the Russian positions up
to 10 o'clock in the morning, Rain the
night before had considerably damaged
the roads.
Gen. Sakharon reported to-day that
detachment Of chasseurs, while recon-
ncitring last evening near Shahopo. cap
tured two Japanese guns He says that
no important movements OF either army
occurred last night.
The Japanese are concentrating their
central army at Iinshinpu. The Russian
left wing has been slightly advanced.
ARMIES IN DEADLOCK
TOXIC. Dot lathe headquarters staff
made no announcement last night and has
made none to-day. 1t il assumed that a
period Of inactivity followed the abortive
Russian assaults Of Monday night.
The Russian concentration before the
positions of Gems. Oku and Nodzu on Mon
day night created the impression here that
the Russians were planoing an aggressive
movement. 1t is now thought that Gen.
Kuropatkin was merely seeking to protect
his right and rear in order to gain time
for the withdrawal of his army across the
Hun River. II is believed that 1t would be
impossible for Gen. Kuropatkin TO move
aggressively against the Japanese on the
River Sha.
RUSSIANS BURN THEIR BRIDGES.
desratch from Yingkow states that
Gen. Kuropatkin has ordered the Russian
troops on the left bank Of the Hun River
to destroy the railway bridges. This will
deprive the Russians south Of the river
Of their own means Of retreat.
The authorities have ascertained that
since the battle OF Liaoyang and to the
beginning of the battle OF the Shaho the
Russians received $1,000 reenforcements.
The Asdhi says that. despite the fact that
only Is. 90 dead Russians were found on
the field from Oct. Q to Oct. is, the Russian
casualties were upward OF 10000. The
paper remarks that to adjust his forces in
face Of such losses Gen. Kuropatkin must
he more than brave. 1t adds that the
Russian commander chief is a wise
soldier and not veuturesorne and the only
explanation OF his action Is that he has
received another passionate order not to
retire from the Sha River. From the Japa-
rcse point Of view, the longer the battle lasts
the greater will be the Japanese victory.
Commenting upon the statement said to
have been made in Germany that the
Japanese victory has caused new i'm
pressions in Europe, the Asnh says 1t is
enough for Japan TO punish the wicked
invader.
The Jill Shimpo ridicules the whole
Russian army mobilization, and says that
the force is deficient in transport. 1t re-
calls that the Car Nicholas died nearly
mad in consequence of the Crimea, and that
Alexander II. restored peace. Perhaps, it
ADDS, the present all but mad movement
NAV result in the prese Mt Gar looking for
peace.
The Kokumin calls attention 10 the fact
that four OF the imperial Princes. Fushimi.
his son Hirogasu, Higashi-Fushimi and
Kanin have directly done great work at
the front and that they have also indi-
rectly done as great work by encouraging
the officers and men.
RUSSIAN SPIES.
Japan has protested to st. Petersburg
through the American Government that
Russian troops are wearing Chinese cloth
ing in violation Of the Geneva conven-
ton
An imperial edict was issued to-day
conVening the Diet on Nov. %.
despatch from Shanhaikwan states
that three carloads OF silver bullion and
large quantity Of ammunition were lntely
sem to Mukden through a French mer-
chant at Sinminting.
LONDON, Oct. ia despatch from Gen.
oku's headquarters, by way Of Fusan.
lated yesterday, says that the Japanese
have advanced to point ten miles south
NJ Mukden. The Russians have built heavy
de'enoes two miles south Of the Hun River
and sr" expected TO make stand there
LONDON, Oct. 20 The complete repulse
- the Russian attack and the gain OF about
ht'een miles Of ground seem 10 be the net
result 81 the battle OF the Shaho TO the