The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-05-13
Alexfeff Retreats to Harbin


least for the present, of retiring from
his position there.
Russians Cross Yalu.
Seoul, May 10.-The Japanese consul
at ,Gensan telegraphs that q force OF
Russians, number unknown, accOmpa-
MED by Manchurian mounted bandits,
crossed the Yalu far above Wiju, ad-
vanced southeast and occupied Chang
jim, 100 miles west of Songjin, May 5.
Russians Apprehensive.
st. Petersburg, May 10.-The swift
march of events at the theater Of war
the virtual abandonment by the Rus
slams of all their advanced positions
along the Manchurian littoral-has
created deep impression among the
people and feeling of apprehension
which the authorities contend Is un-
warranted. by calm consideration OF
the situation. While not attempting
to minimize the importance of the
advantages gained by the enemy in the
occupation of the LiaOtung peninsula
and the advance from the Yalu river,
the general staff nevertheless declares
that if it had not been for Gen. Zassa-
litch's rash stand at the Yalu the re-
treat and concentration of Gen. Kuro-
patkin's army upon its normal line OF
defense would have been regarded /as
a mastery piece of strategy. The
equanimity Of the government Is
shown by the free publication of all
news kilograms from abroad, some be-
ing of a most sensational character.
At the general staff the one dominant
idea is that the developments Of the
last few days make it certain that
the war will be long and bitter. There
it is said that half a million men
would have been required to hold
southern Manchuria. The real truth
seems to be that Gen. Kuropatkin has
not much oyer 100000 men south of
Hardin, and he is determined to pur-
sue the plan which he mapped out at
first-t6 allow the enemy to follow him
back into the heart of Manchuria, un-
til strong enough to assume the Of
fensive.
The general staff inveighs against
a too pessimistic view of the situation,
pointing out that the Japanese must
land another army before they can
hope to make strong advance move
ment, which will require time. In the
meantime the strength of Gen. Kuro-
patkin's army and his position will
daily increase. The general staff re-
peat the words of the commander in
chief - "Patience! Patience! Pa
'tience!" They also insist that the full
extent of the Russian losses on the
Yalu river has been published.
1T is no guesswork of our losses
said member Of the general staff.
EVERY man has been accounted for.
Let the enemy publish theirs" =
The Russian authorities are COM
pletely in the dark as to what is hap
pening in the territory occupied by
the enemy, except such news as comes
from the newspapers abroad and origi-
mating from Japanese sources. The re-,
ports of a Japanese landing at Taku-
shan and the Investment of Port Dali
ny, ETC., while not confirmable here Of
ciallye are not denied
Next Battle at Liaoyang.
London, May 10.-Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister here, looks for the
next engagement of the war to take place
at 1iaoyang. He said Monday:
Gen. Kuroki probably is on the march
to that place, and Gen. q Kuropatkin
should give battle there. Indeed, from
the signs Of his concentration, he may
assume the offensive. But for his de-
feat at the Yalu river this movement
might be very dangerous. Under the ex-
listing conditions, however, Gen.. Ku-
roki ought to be able to drive back Gen..
Kuropatkin at Liaoyang. The Russians
have a central position, and can strike
either to the left or right, an advantage
they did not enjoy when, Newchwang
had to be defended In the event of our
occupation of Newchwang, we shall i'm
mediately appoint civil administrator,
as we did at the time of the war with
China, and open the port to all nations
Vice Admiral Togo, think, is now
likely to dock part of his fleet, and give
the men q rest from the ceaseless vigil