The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-06


ported here that Port Arthur has
been captured by the Japanese.
Mukden. Aug. st is reported the
Japanese attacked the Russian posi-
ton at Anshanshan, midway, between
Hal Cheng and Lao Yang. on August
2, and were repulsed with heavy
losses The Russian casualties are
not known.
New York. Aug. 6, 1885 a. MT is
not probable that Nagasaki would be
the first point and the only point to
learn of-~the fall of Port Arthur.
There are no advices from Toxic or
the japanese legations at Washington
or London to confirm the Nagasaki
report.
St Petersburg, Aug. 6-The report
of the fall of Port Arthur from Nagas-
akf does not obtain greater credence
at the admiralty and war office here
than previous kilograms on the same
subject
Closing of Russian Ports
St Petersburg, Aug. 6.-7:35 a. m.
The closing to foreign vessels, ex-
cept under stringent regulations of the
ports OF Cronstadt, Sveaborg, Libau,
Sebastapol, Batoum and Otschakoff is
the subject of long official announce
ment in the Official Messenger this
AAOIHlLG- Inc regulations are appar-
emily directed mainly toward the pro-
lection of foreign shipping, probably
in connection with increase of the de-
lenses of the port already mentioned
in the Associated Press dispatch es.
The regulations, however. are ex-
tremely rigid and extend to the right
of search by the port authorities of all
vessels before permission to enter the
port is granted. Vessels unwilling to
comply with the regulations will be
warned off the adjacent coasts. Copies
of the regulations will be forwarded
to foreign governments.
Adjudged a Lawful Prize.
Vladivostok. Aug. 6.-The prize
court yesterday adjudged the sunken
steamer. knight Commander. and its
cargo lawful prize. The trial of the
case and an investigation of the steam
er's papers. etc. established the fact
that the cargo. consisting principally
of railway material was consigned
through japanese port to Chemulpo,
leading fairly to the inference that it
was designed for use on the military
railway under construction from Seoul
to the Yalu-
He Saw Keller Die.
Lao Yang. Aug. 6.-Prince Shiren-
ski, an eye witness of Lieutenant Gen
eral Count Keller's death, says it was
due to a rockies inspection of the bat
teries made on foot. During the lull
In the fighting about midday July 81, /
General Keller, though warned by his
made a fine target, laughed and slipped
from his horse and walked to the front
of the battery just as a shrapnel shell /
burst He died within two minutes
after being wounded. The railway car
riage in which his body was brought
here was prOfusely decorated with ev-
ergreens and wild flowers gathered by |
his men as a last tribute to their |
commander.
Wants 1t in Black and White.
Constantinople, Aug. 6.-Russia's |
notification to the porte of the i'm
pending passage of the Dardanelles /
by some vessels of the volunteer feet. /
laden with coal. accompanied by as
surances that the vessels would pre-
serve the character of merchantmen
throughout the voyage. was communi- !
Gated verbally by the Russian ambas- /
sador here. NJ. Zionkoff, to the Turk |
ish government and by Foreign Minis !
ter Lamsdorff to the Ottoman am
bassadOr at st. Petersburg. The !
porte asks for a declaration in writing, /
to which Russia objects. 1t is be-
neved Turkey ultimately will accept
verbal assurances.
Bitter Against England.
St Petersburg, Aug. 6.-1:11 p. m.
The Sviet which formerly was eX-
tremely anglophobe but which latterly
has shown a tendency to avoid the
subject of Russo British relations, this
morning prints a bitter onslaught
against Great Britain on the subject
of the steamer Malacca and other re-
cent incidents. charging Great Britain |
again with seeking to balk Russia, !
saying that she is taking advantage of
much as possible and also to press for
ward in Thibet, Persia and Afghani- |
stan