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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
JAPANESE CASUALTIES.
Eight Thousand Reported Lost at
Ta-Ling-Bayonct Charges.

Liao-Yang, July 2.-The recent successes OF
the Russians at Datin CTa-Ling) and in Mai or
General Mistchenkos engagement with the Jap
anese have engendered Il much better feeling
here. II is reported that ir the fighting of June
26 and p the Japanese lost 5000 men, and that
their losses in the operations against Mistchenko
were loo
striking feature of the last engagement at
failing, which was repeated in the fight with
General Miscellaneous force, was that the Jap
anese tried a bayonet charge, to which they
had not previously been partial. Their lines
went to the charge with loud cries of "Aiyarr'
"Aiyar." but almost to a man were moved down
by the Russian rife fire.
One OF the japanese prisoners captured by
General Mistchenko states that the provisions of
the Japanese running out and that the
troops are badly fed. For two days prior to his
capture, the prisoner said the Japanese had
eaten nothing, and this statement is confirmed
by Chinese. The Japanese comissary is n
tirely supplied from Japan and consequently,
is dependent upon communication, and the
effect Of the loss of many boats in the recent
storm is beginning to be severely felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
CHARGES OF CRUELTY.
Russia's Case Regarding alleged
MutiLation by JdpdneSe.

ST. Petersburg, July 1.-THE Journal de st.
Petersburg" the semi Official organ of the For
eign Office, prints this morning editorial ar
ticle dealing with official denial by the Japa-
nese government of the reports of the mutila-
ton of Russian wounded. The article says:
4 simple denial is not excupation. We do
not deny that our wounded are well treated at
Saseho ana other japanese cities, where we'll
organized hospitals operated under the eyes
of Europe but on the field of battle when the
Russians are forced to abandon Tho wounded, a
cruel fate awaits them. as their agonized cries
there cannot be heard in Europe.
a photograph has been taken by DR.. Stanke-
vich. of General Miscellaneous division, showing
horribly mutilated Russians. with hands cut off
and tongues cut out and pierced with bayonets.
An officer was found in pitiable condluoI-. bCt
still breathing. He restored to conscious
ness, and SAID he had been fired upon deliber-
ately by a Japanese soldier Hi- deposition,
signed by the Russian authorities and several
military attaches. Will soon be in our possession.
General RomanOff has made n detailed report
on the subject to the Red Cross and Prince
Jaime dc Bourbon has furnished testimony re-
garding the battle AZ Wafang-Kao. News also
csc accounts. thet the japanese use lances'
and have decided to give no quarter to the Cos
sacks who fall into their hands
In the face OF such grave facts we think an
Indignant denial will not suffice to save the
japanese honor. We have reason to believe
that the japanese massacre and mutate the
wounded, but treat well for the eyes of Europe
those remaining after the massacres.
The proportion of the dead to the wounded will
prove much that 1t is hardly possible now to
determine. but sooner later the truth will
out
During the Turko- Russian the Turkish
atrocities were incredible When on the march
General Skobeloff came upon half naked and
hJrribly mutilated Russians, who said to the
English correspondents: Behold gentlemen, an
instructive spectacle Let the people OF your
country know what they are sustaining"
In this dilemma the japanese must prove. but
not by affirmation, that the allegations made
against them are false or bear the indelible dis
grace, which would prove it to be perfectly true
that people cannot pass suddenly from a tate
OF cruel barbarsm to of civilization by
means of purely technical skill. without pass
ing through the Incompatible scnoOl Of 1900
years OF Christianity which, perhaps, is the
most valuable possession of Europe.
thing-that Russia will never have re-
course to reprsals which would be against
every instinct of nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
Discomfort IN RUSSIA.

Under the heading Of "Discontent' the 81.
Petersburg correspondent of lie Semaphore. cf
Marseilles. who IS Muscovite, and who has
written. since the beginning OF the Eastern war.
strongly optimistic and pro-Kussian letters has
sent different one. dated June s. lie says:
Deep discomfort re;gns here-discontent easy TO
be explained. The authorities military well as
ciyiIian are reluctant To give any information
~ NC, trbat Is oong an in the extreme Orient
Hence there is great disquietude, which has taken
6GI 9t a there is ohY one step Public opinion is
dissatisfied. because for three months the departure
not yet sailed More than that last Friday Grand
Duke Alexis made a careful inspection of that feet
He declared that everything was ready Tor sail
Ing one month hence But what Is de-
plorable is the evidence fnrnlshed by th9t lnspec-
ton. Not single afInottd FeSstI mas ietH ap'e
10 get ready and start on time Everywhere some
Another cause of discomfort is the slowness of
the mobilization. and also the hardness of the de
not find any explanation for that The only
mobilization made with celerity has been that Of
IBERIA and Oussouri have nobilized themselves and
want only thing 10 start for the from.
The Imperial Guard also wants to start, and it s
consent. which would compel him TO go. too to the
seat OF war. for the Imperial Guard is inse2acabe
The. Car, is very much discouraged. because he
pereeiyes that ne has been deceived by his en-,
q constitutional sovereign. He IS surrounded by
loyalty of his encourage. which shows to Lin and
conceals what suits itself. He does not know
less what is thought abroad of himself md his
government The surrounding courtiers suppress
thu of 6s ters But there are pPers wheh
they cannot suppress. for the Car IS of
Whenever there. is in the Figaro, which is
France a paragraph which might hurt the cars
feelings It Is reprinted in the basement of the
caution is taken only in regard to French papers
L would be useless with respect to German papers,
have a special edition for foreign countries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
MoRToN's FIRST COURT MARTIAL CASE
New Secretary Of the Navy Emphasizes
Necessity of Officers Respecting Authority

Washington. July 2.-On his first day in office
Mr.. Morton. Secretary of the Navy, was called on
to act in the case of a court martial of an officer
of the navy. The that OF Second Lieu
tenant r. r. Hogan. OF the marine corps, who
charged with scandalous conduct to the pretu-
dice of good order and military discipline and was
tried by court martial convened at the Naval
Academy. at Annapolis. Md.
1t was alleged against him that while returning
homo from a ball one night about a month ago he
committed an unprovoked assault upon a negro
and then resisted arrest by the police Incidental
ly, it was alleged that he intoxicated at the
time. The court found him guilty of the charge
but not guilty of the specifications alleging intoxi-
cation. and that the assault was unprovoked and
sentenced him to lose five numbers in his grade
The members of the made a una nimous
recommendation for clemency on account of the
officers youth and inexperience. he having had
only two weeks service in the navy at the time OF
the alleged offence. On the recommendation az
Judge Advocate General Diehl who reviewed the
proceedings, Secretary Morton RENTED the loss OF
numbers and addressed the officer letter of re3ri-
mand, In which he took occasion to lay speciaI
stress upon the necessity and Importance of nava!
officers respecting constituted authority. whether
military or civil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
RAINS MAY STOP MOVES.
Russians BeEeUe Land Campaign
Closed for .SiG Weeks.

ST. Petersburg. July News of the outcome
" the naval engagements off Port Arthur and
Tsu Island is eagerly awaited The land opera
lions IN Manchuria are believed TO have been
practically adjourned for six weeks, until the
rains over.
kilograms from Lao-Yang agree that the
Japanese are Withdrawing from their positions
the capture Of which entailed the expenditure
OF so much blood and ammunition. The same
kilograms show that the Russians are promptly
taking advantage of the withdrawal of the
Japanese and assuming the offensive, in
Gicting considerable Losses.
The close OF active operations in such cir
cumstances has greatly restored confidence
Russian As to-day rose half a point above 90
the highest price for many weeks. The real
cause of this change is that the outlook gives
rise to considerable speculation.
Some persons inclined to attribute the
Japanese retreat to the arrival of heavy rein
forcements at Ldao-Yang. Others believe that
Field Marshal oyama. recently appointed COM
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has engaged the Russians ct sea- while the re-
manning japanese warships returned TO Port
Arthur to cut off the retreat OF the Russian
vessels should retreat be found necessary
Foreigners who left Port Arthur yesterday
evening say that four battleships, gunboats and
torpedo boats are kept in the harbor, while two
battleships. five cruisers and torpedo boats
make excursions to sea. One torpedo boat it is
said. has succeeded in making three trips
TO Ying-Kow. and it is reported that on her last
trip Admiral Skrydloff was taken to Port Ar
thur.
The refugees report that since the disaster to
the battleship Petropavlovsl1 the Russian feet
has sustained no damage beyond a seven foot
hole in the battleship Sevastopol which has
already bean repaired. They say they know
nothing of vessel previously reported ashore
southeast of Lao-Teai-Shan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

Plans for the Largest Station in the
World at Norfolk.

Washington July 2-The Navy Department has
purchased over go acres OF land adjoining the
Norfolk Navy Yard at price of $4,000 This
purchase is part of improvement TO be made on
an extensive scale there which. If al plans
ried out, is expected by naval officials TO make
the Norfolk Navy Yard the largest in the world.
for drydocks for building ships and fresh water
basins. The scheme will involve considerable work
on the channel leading TO the yard from
Hampton Roads. II Is probable that this channel
Is already sufficiently deep for all purposes. but
II will have to be widened meet the demands
that are calculated TO made that pathway
into the navy yard The naval officials have been
working along this line for long period. and the
full execution OF the project still awaits 10 great
extent the authorization OF Congress
The Navy Department has been seeking for
about two years the property acquired under this
100000 deed The land had been condemned and
the jury had assessed the damages with the usual
prolonged court proceedings The appropriation to
defray the cost OF this purchase was made by Con-
sress at its last session, the act making the money
available July I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
RUSSIAN PRAISE FOR PRESIDENT.
The "Novostis' Estimate of Mr.. Roosevelt
Character

St. Petersburg. July S.-The "Novosti." in an ar
tcle on the political situation in the United States
says:
There is no doubt that President Roosevelt has
gained the confidence and sympathy of the whole
Republican party by mis- strength OF character and
his fearlessness in conflict with all kinds of 0ouses
in the shady side of American life. Thanks TO his
personal efforts Congress will vote to increase the
American navy SO that in a short time the United
States will occupy the second place among the
powers
times goes to extremes.
The "Novosu' then cites President Roosevelts
letter regarding Cuba and says:
This letter completely alters the political pro
Eramme. creating the Roosevelt doctrine 1t has
been violently criticised but its fundamental idea
is If the United States should go from
words acts South America would find itself
under political protectorate by the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
ANXIETY AT VATICAN.
Hopes That French Ministry May
Soon Fall.

Rome, July 2.-The news that France has
practically abolished the post of Ambassador
to the Vatican, owing to the action of the Bud
get Committee of the Chamber of Deputies in
suppressing the appropriation for the embassy
has caused grave anxiety at the Vatican, as
the inevitability of q definite rupture is now
clearly seen. The only hope still entertained is
the fall of Premier Combes in which the Papal
Nuncio at Paris. Monsignor Lorenzelli. con-
tinues to believe. saying that the opposition to
the Cabinet is growing on all sides.
According to information received at the Yati-
can, Premier Combes has expressed his firm in
tention to abandon the Prime Ministry within
a few months considering that his programme
for the suppression of the congregations and
the reform Of public instruction has been car
ried out The Premier apparently wishes 10
leave the questions of separation of church and
state and the abolition of the embassy accredit
ed to the Vatican to the succeeding Ministry.
There is. however. a general feeling here that
Monsignor Lorenzelli has proved himself to be
untitled to fill his important post. The main
charge against him was that he was too anxious
to keep good terms with the Wadeck-
Rousseau Cabinet. thus alternating the sympa-
thy of the Conservatives. When the policy of
the government against the congregations was
pushed vigorously the Nuncio found himself
without friends.
The situation of the Nuncio became worse
under Premier Combes, and since the recall of
M. Nisard from the post OF Ambassador to the
Vatican his place has been even more embar-
RAISING, his presence in Paris doing more harm
than good. He did not ask to remain but the
Vatican authorities would not recall him,
as TO be able to say that they did everything
possible to avoid rupture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
II JAPANESE ADVANCE.
Report Fails TO Agree acith Other
Lao Yang Dispatches.

Liao-Yang July 2.-The japanese are advanc-
ing over extended front
The Russian troops are in splendid spirits and
General Kuropatkin is in personal command.
The Russians holding Ia Pass Fifteen
trains arriving here daily.
Major General AIistchenko's cavalry is fight
ing constantly.
The Russians assert that photographs taken
prove that the japanese are killing the
wounded Lieutenant Chita, ii is said, who was
wounded near Siu-Yen on June % and who was
left the field. was wound d thrice by the
japanese. The Russian soldiers are furious at
this wanton cruelty. They also say that the
japanese use foul language in approaching the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
AMERICAN ARMOR BEST.
Superior to That of the Best Foreign Fleets,
Says Rear Admiral 0'Neil

Paris July Rear Admiral Charles O'Neil
L. S. N, is here investigating French armor and
armament. The Ministry of Marine has given him
a permit TO visit the fleet and great dockyards at
Toulon, whittier ne went tonight. Later he will
visit the Northern Fleet and dockyards at Cher
bourg and Havre. He has already forwarded to
the Navy Department report concerning British
armor and armament After leaving France Ad-
miral O'Nen will visit German naval ports The
admiral said:
Speaking generally. my observations lead to the
conclusion that the armor and armament of Amer
lean ships equal TO superior to those of the
have superior rapid fire heavy guns. My inquiry
also shows that rapid fire guns do not suffer
in comparison with the best foreign types.
Lieutenant General John r. Schoheld U. s. A.
is passing through Paris his way TO Carlsbad
where he will sojourn until September. Commodore
James II. Gs. n. s. y. retired1, and Captain
Harvey w. Miller, of the 18th United States In
fantry here. Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew Is
expected to arrive in time to make the principal
Fourth of July speech at the dinner of the Ameri-
Chamber Of Commerce.
Ambassador Jusserand has arrived here for a
months vacation. Mrs. George Croker, of San
Francisco. has sufficiently recovered from her ill
ness to be removed to ST. Cloud Bradley Martin
has left Paris for London to visit the Earl of
Craven his son-in-law. Mrs George Won Lengerke
and her daughter have left Paris for a visit ~
me Hague. Baron and Baroness Cederstrom have
arrived here. " N
1t is understood that the Duchess OF VaIencav
formerly Miss Helen Morton. who was divorced
from the Duke of Valencay Thursday Intends
10 continue her home in Parts She still occupies
made deS Invalides. Levi +. Morton and Mrs Nor
ton have taken house in the Avenue d'Iena
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
KUROPATKTN'S LACK OF TROOPS.
Great Force Needed to Guard Lines of Com
-Warships' Trials.

Tien-Tsin, July I'm recent steam trials out
side Port Arthur the battleships Czarevitch and
Retvizan and another warship reported to
have made twenty knots. The trials were
dertaken to prove that the repairs of the war
ships completed.
About 10000 men are engaged in guarding
the railroad communications OF the Russians
The consequent scarcity Of men is said to be
preventing General Kuropatkn from undertake
ing active operations at present. Even
preventing the fall of Port Arthur is considered
TO be of less Importance than guarding the line
of communications.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
KUROPATKIN'S REPORT.
apparent Check to japanese Vest
zcard Increment.

st. Petersburg July 2.-The following dis
patch from General Kuropatkin. dated June 80.
has been received by the Emperor:
Not only has General Kuroks forward move
ment in the direction of Hai-Cheng and Tashi-
Chiao been suspended, but even the japanese
troops marching the road to ChanZa, toward
Sian-Diao have begun 10 retire toward Chanza.
on the road to Siu-Yen. The village of Nadia
vaze has been occupied by our troops.
No Japanese retreat has been observed on the
southern road leading to Kai-Ping, across the
Chapan Pass Our cavalry, operating in the
direction of Liung-Yo- Cheng, has retreated
north under pressure of the enemy.
Southwark of Hai-Cheng the japanese have
placed strong infantry advance posts for dis
lance of 122 miles along the roads leading from
the different passes.
The japanese advance in the Feng- Wang
Cheng region has ceased. while in the Hua-Yen-
Sian and Sin-Sin-Tin districts the enemy has
retired southwark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
JAPANESE NAVY YARD EQUIPMENT.

The machinery manufacturers are giving much
attention TO the Japanese Russian war trade. and
are making renewed efforts get their share of the
bueiress which is now being placed The move
ments OF the hostile powers largely kept secret,
but it is known that the Japanese government has
recently been making inquiries for equipment for
a navy ward and that the order will amount 10
about $500 900 Great Britain and Germany have
made low bids and secured the lions share of this
trade. The orders placed in this country only
about 5 per cent larger than in the corresponding
time last year. To the large demand for ma
terials is partially attributable the heavy demand
which Europe has been making on the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
TAKAHIRA SEES HAY.
Conference Concerning the Russian Charges
of Cruelty on the Part of japanese.

Washington, July 2.-Kogoro Takahira. the Japan
csc Minister, had a long conference with Secretary
Hay to-day respecting the published Russian ale
cations of cruel treatment Of wounded Russians by
Japanese soldiers 1t is said. however that neither
Secretary Hay nor Minister Takahira had received
any official communication this subject. and the
discussion was rather preliminary TO more formal
exchange when the expected Russian protest is
forthcoming
some military experts here believe that the Rus
slams have been misled by the frightful effects OF
The new Japanese shells. If the Russian complaint
is properly supported It will be duly presented 10
the Japanese government by Secretary Hay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

mander in chief of the japanese forces IN Man
churia has decided not to venture further until
the rains over. Others. again, a con-
nection between the Japanese retreat and the
appearance OF a Russian squadron threatening
the Japanese lines of communication.
The Liao-Yang correspondent of the "Bourse
Gazette" says that the entire credit for the
japanese retreat belongs to General Kuropatkin,
who at last has rewarded the patience of the
Russian people. Unless an unexpected change
in the situation occurs, the remainder of the
campaign, it is believed here, will be distinctly
favorable 10 the Russians owing to the failure
of the Japanese to establish a base at InkoW
(Ying- kow). where they could have enjoyed I'M
rvalled facilities for haraseing General Kuro-
patkiD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
FRANCE TO SUPPLY COAL.
Russia's lilly Grants Privileges to
Baltic Fleet.

Paris, July 2.-The reports that France will
permit the Russian Baltic fleet to take in coal
at French ports along the route to the Far East
are officially verified This will permit France
to give notable evidence of her friendship for
her ally.
The privilege will be kept, however within
the strict limits of International law. The priv
ilege may permit the carrying out of the pro-
posed trip. Otherwise the voyage would be i'm
possible, owing to the short steaming radius of
some of the ships making up the Baltic fleet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
SANTIAGO FILTHY.
Pestilence Feared-Many Families
More.

Santiago, July 2-The municipal government yes
terday discharged forty sweepers OF the street
cleaning force and fifteen cartmen. alleging that
the step made necessary by lack of funds.
The remainder of the force refused to work until
they had been paid their wages for May and June.
The streets have been in a filthy condition since
the flood. and will. It is feared. soon create
pestilence Many families moving TO the coun-
try to escape a threatened epidemic. Two paupers
died yesterday and were buried without wrappings
collins The local press bitterly critcises the
Havana government for it's failure to provide and
carry out necessary sanitary measures. and calls
the attention OF the foreign consuls to the situa-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
TALK OF DECISIVE FIGHT.
Correspondent soith Kurohi De-
scribes the AdUance.

General Kurokf's Headquarters in the Field.
via Fusan, June 2S.-The Russian troops have
retreated all along the line before the northern
advance of the japanese army and the country
10 the northwest is almost clear of them.
cavalry division which has been active in
front of the Japanese right has retired along
the roads and across the country.
It appears as if General KuropatlIin fears he
may be surrounded. Should he determine to
make q stand at Liao-Yarg decisive battle
before the rains is probable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
RUSSIAN POSITION FIRM.
Flanlc Moue by Kwopathin =
KWokIs Tactics ErpIained.

Moukden. July 2.-The flank movement by the
Russian left wing makes II impossible for Gen
eral Kuroki's army to attack the Russian east
ern flank. Moving the west on Hai-Cheng
and Liao-Yang would extend General Kuroki's
line Of communication to the extent of risking
an attack by the Russian cavalry
It is thought the object of the movement Of
the Japanese left flank was to increase their
forces IN Kwan-Tung rather than TO attack the
Russian centre.