New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23

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slencing the japanese batteries. The japanese
feet was not engaged. having stood further out
70 sea.
Che-Foo. aug. 22-The first detailed news Of
the general assault on Port Arthur indicates
that tremendous conflict is raging and that
victory is hanging in the balance
Chinese who left Port Arthur yesterday ard
arrived here to-day say that the japanese. By
making desperate charges. which were rein
forced by artillery fire from Shu-Shi-Yen snd
Louisa Bay swept from the north into Pigeon
Bay territory and drove the Russians back from
the ma:a forts.
The ground being comparatively fat in this
Vicinity, the japanese were unable 10 advance
n The face OF the Russian artillery fire. and they
retired north an eighth OF mile beyond the
zone Of IRE
The Chinese say that the japanese captured
one important fort located s1r the Itz Hills
midway between the western coast and the
railway. on a line drawn approximately from
point half way between Pigeon ard Louisa bays.
TIE fighting resulting in the capture Of this
FORT yas desperate. The position was nrst SUD
lectsd 10 bombardraent for over forty-eight
hours Then the japanese infantry assaulted 1t
saG compelled the Russians 10 retire The Rus
sian artillery then directed heavy fire on the
spot compelling the japanese IN turn 10 retire
GUNS ACTIVE N THE NIGHT.
The steamer Victoria which arrived here this
evening from New-Chwang, reports having
heard from time 10 time heavy firing al Louisa
and Pigeon bays between 10 o'clock last night
ana in the morning. She saw searchiighls
PLAYING freely and skyrockets signalling at
O'clock this morning.
The Chinese who reached here to-day were
E2,rzS authorities carving
the dead of the field, and also ammunition,
which they say, is plentiful. They confirm the
statement that the Lao-Teai-Shan Promontory
was not assaulted, saying that it is impregnaoie
from the side and the japanese are unable
10 move on il from the north
The japanese main attack has been the heavi-
est against the Russian centre and right. par
ucUlarly against the centre. fronting which the
japanese hold a strong position al Shu-shi-fen
Pigeon Bay had been the scene Of fighting seF-
eral days before the final assault began, the
japanese never being able 10 hold long any ter
ritory which they had gained. Their attacks
we're made mostly al night, foggy days and
on misty mornings.
CONFIDENCE OF THE JAPANESE.
The japanese believe that their superior phys
teal condition VIII win the battle for them by
wearing out the Russian garrison, which is Of
Jess hardened material, almost exhausted by the
persisiency OF the attack and the refusal 10 ac-
ceDt 4 repuise
General Stoessel who is heavy is most OF the
lime On horseback. His mounts are showing
The strain although he changes them frequently.
Both officers and soldiers have grown indif~
terent 10 the shells which enter the town. Re
Gently the Chinese theatre was hit and score
CT people we're killed and wounded. One she'll
exploded IN the corral OF the Chinese who tell
the story killing FIVE donkeyS-
Civilians are allowed 10 leave the bomb proofs
during the luIis I'm artillery fire, but these inter-
Missions are rare. and everybody Is worn and
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