The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
JAPS DEFEAT AND
PURSUE RUSSIANS.


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No p.rticuiar importance Is attached at
the war office to the appearance OF this
detachment OF the enemy. IL being be-
ueved that General Kurold Is keeping
his flank well protected IN order to rid
himself OF tho spying eyes Of the Cos
saclrs The war office has received no
fresh news from LAao Tung.
REPORT OF CASUALTIES.
Since the receipt Of General stoessel's
report the general STAFF is convinced
that the Japanese losses IN the lighting
about Kinchou were greater than Of
ficiaily admitted. It is known that only
the very seriously wounded were in
cluded In that category.
There are indications that both OF the
commanders are pursuing this plan. as
the wounds made by the sman calibre.
high velocity bullets used In modern
warfare, unless they reach a vital spot.
heal quickly and in a few weeks most
of the wounded men are again ready for
active service
DO NOT EXPECT EARLY BATTLE.
The best informed circles at the war
office do not anticipate a decisive battle
immeQlhtcN unltSS DIOukHl Ou ttiOit VI
less Unexpectedly by an accident coll
lisfon between strong columns as often
happens In war. The war Offices inform
ation does not indicate that the Japanese
have concentrated for an attack on Kuro-
patkin and II is said that they are not
yet ready 10 assume the offensive
SHOULD HAVE GUNBOAT.
still the American and British resi-
dents. while OF the opinion that his in
fuence would prove OF immense value In
the event the bandits began raiding the
town. between the Russians going and the
Japanese coming In, say he should have
the support OF a gunboat stationed at the
mouth OF the river.
The Russians here have been somewhat
cheered by a report brought I'm by an
OFFICER just arrived who was In the battle
at Kin Chou TO the effect that after
the first days fighting the Japanese asked
FOR a IT. days truce Outsiders do not,
however. believe this report.
COssACKs AMBUSHED.
Seoul. May e. Noon--A skirmish took
place between 20 cossacks and an un-
known force OF japanese scouts at a point
II miles north OF Gensan on the morning
OF the 18th instant.
The cossacks were evidently ambushed
by the japanese who we're concealed In
the brush on a hillside. The Russians
eventually TctlTtu uONhiuS itdulucutfb,
leaving six dead upon the field. The
Jacanese casualties are not known
Nevertheless II Is known that differ
ences OF opinion exist at tho Russian
headquarters as 10 the advisability OF
taking the aggressive and II is believed
this matter was the subject OF the con-
ference between the commander-in-chief
and the viceroy at Mukden. Tuesday. Ku-
ropatkin's position is becoming very for
midable both In the number and char
acter of troops at his disposal. The condi-
tion OF some OF the Siberian reserves when
called to the colors was not satisfactory
and caused Kuropatkin misgtvings but IL
% now reported that they have been drill
ed INTO a state OF efficiency. More i'm
portant, however are tho large REIN
forcements OF field artillery In which the
Russian army was especially weak These
have now arrived
BRIGANDS GROW BoLDER.
New Chwang, June 4.--The brigands in
this vicinity are becoming holder after re-
cedving 1000 Manlicher rifles. Their re-
newed activity Is causing discussion
among the foreign residents on the neces-
sity for giinboats as a protection for their
lives and property during the intervals
which must elapse between the departure
OF the Russians and the entrance OF the
Japanese troops into New Chwang.
A British gunboat is still lying Mt Hing
ington authortties that the United States
gunboats Wilmington and Helena will
summer at Canton is taken to mean that
United States Consul Miller's recommend
alton made months ago has been unfavor-
ably considered by the government. Con-
sul Miller's common sense diplomacy and
hfs firm. courageous attitude has done
much 10 alleviate the fears Of all the for
eign residents here. The Chinese trust In
him implicitly.
RUSSIAN ATTACK EXPECTED.
Seoul. Korea, June 4-<-e D. m-The
commissioner OF customs OF Gensan Ko-
rea wires that Russian attack on that
place is deemed imminent He Is maxi
ing preparations TO send the women and
children to mountain monastery %
miles distant.
A junk fas reported that the Russians
have landed field pieces at Sha river near
Hamheung (North OF Gensan on Brough-
ton bay or the Gulf OF Korea). az which
place Cossack reinforcements are expect
CAUSE DrsoUIET.
Mukden, June 4.-The situation IN the
war zone Is not altered and no news
has been received here from Port Ar
thur.
The Russian successes in northeastern
Korea are said 70 be causing great dis
Quietude among the Japanese.
MINES AT TIEN TsIN.
Tien Tsin. June At IS generally be-
ueved that there are floating mines in
fl1is locality. Local steamers have been
ordered to avoid the mine zone of the
Shan rung promontory after dark.
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