Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
TWO FIGHTS IN KOREA.
The Russian and Japanese Forces
Have Clashed.
CAMPAIGN IS STARTED.
Cars Army Enters the Hermit Kingdom,
but Is Met with Determined
Resistance.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 29.-An official
dispatch received from Maj.-Gen. Plug,
Viceroy Alexieff's chief Of staff, which is
dated February %, says:
The night of February q passed quietly
at Port Arthur. The enemy's squadron
keeps in this vicinity. Reports are coming
in OF movements Of Chinese troops west OF
the Lao river and according to rumors
about 10000 Chinese troops under Gen. Ma
on the road between Tung Chu and
Chao-Jan. The military guard on the Sin
Min Tu railway has been REINFORCED, from
forty to fifty Chinese soldiers having been
placed at each station.
Our mounted troops have entered Korea
and the attitude Of the population is friend
ly toward us. PFLUG.
Russians Forced Back.
New Chwang, Feb. 29.-Russian troops
clashed twice with the enemy yesterday
on the soil of Korea.
At Ping Yang body of Russian cav
airy approached the north gate Of the
1000 meters. The japanese infantry
promptly responded and a shary fusillade
followed as result of which the RUS
slams were forced to retire.
Japanese Retreat.
were victorious. A dispatch just received
from Leao Tong, a town ON the Man
churian railway some distance south of
Mukden, says that Chinese of the Yalu
river report that an advance guard of
Russian cavalry which has penetrated
Korea for a distance Of about 200 versts
had az encounter with a detachment of
japanese and that the Japanese were
compelled 20 retreat, leaving their horses,
which were seized by the COssacks. Gen.
Lineyitch dispatched cavalry and body
Of infantry in pursuit and with an order
to occupy northern Korea.
On the Ham Gyeng frontier. northea st
of Win, q detachment of Korean soldiers
was attacked and dispersed by Russian
troops.
Japs Hold Strong Line in Korea.
Russian officers believe they have now
accurate information of the japanese
Korea. The Japs have largo bodies Of
troops near Gensan, on the eastern
coast, and at Chemulpo. on the western
coast, Of Korea. These troops are en-
gagged in establishing line of fortifca-
tions along the banks of the Isl Tong
river and are making preparations for the
reception of the army landed a few
days ago at Chemulpo, the intention OF
the japanese being, in the Russian view,
to run series Of Notifications right
across Korea from GenSan to Chinnam-
pc.
Ran invasion OF MdnCHuIld.
These measures the Russians believe
to have been concerted in order to de-
fend the middle and southern parts of
Korea from the Russians should the
Japanese be unsuccessful on the Yalu
and in Manchuria.
1t IS assumed that the japanese will
shortly make a determined effort to eff
feet a landing in Manchuria west Of
the mouth Of the Yalu river. They have,
- - H.,
in the Elliott islands. converting Thorn
ton harbor, which is fairly free from ice,
into a naval base The Russians assume
that the japanese will move from Thorn
ton harbor to the Manchurian post Of
Takushan, where they are expected to
attempt a landing.
Fear Japanese Landing at Pigeon Bay
Refugees who have arrived here report
that the Russians mOmentariiy fear q
land investment Of Port Arthur from
Pigeon bay, q few miles west of Port
Arthur On the other side of the narrow
peninsula.
Repeated attacks by the Japanese at
Port Arthur during the past week have
resulted in the constant shifting of the
troops. including the naval contingent
organized from the crews of the disa bled
and idle warships, to all parts of the de-
lenses and also to the hinterland.
Rough Sea Prevents Landing
A dispatch from Port Arthur says
there has been no change in the situation
during the past two days. A gale blew
from the north yesterday, accompanied
by thunder and lightning. The sea is
very rough, rendering impossible any at
tempt to effect landing.
Viceroy Alexieff has arrived at Muk
den. where he probably will remain until
the reorganization of the forces has been
completed. He has been living aboard a
train. but he will enter his headquarters
tomorrow.
Saws V1adivostok Is Blockaded
Hakodate, Japan. Feb. 29-Incoming
steamers report that Russian cruiser is
on the east coast of Kinkasan. 1t is
stated here that Vladivostok has been
blockaded by the japanese fleet since
Thursday.