The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-08-26

Japs Shell Russian Positions.
Chefoo, Aug. 22.-The steamer Pechili
just arrived here was overhauled and
boarded by Japanese destroyer and
five torpedo boats six miles off Liaotie-
shan Friday night. An officer from the
destroyer stayed on board for 40 min
utes conversing with the Japanese con-
sui to Newchwang, who was passen-
ger for Chefoo. The sound of firing
was so heavy occasionally that CONVEX
sation was difficult The Japanese ex-
planned that they were engaged shelling
the Russian positions with the utmost
vigor preparing for an assault Saturday
towards daybreak. When the Pechili
was permitted to proceed on her course
the firing was at it's heaviest and it was
believed to indicate the imminence of a
general assault.
Reserve Officers Summoned.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 22.-The en-
peror has issued ukase summoning to
out the empire.
The report from Chefoo that the Rus
SLAMS have driven the japanese out of
the position at Palichwang (Palung-
chang whence they had been lombard
ing the forts of Port Arthur was re-
ceived with considerable qualification
at the war office where it was regarded
as evidence that the defenders are
strong enough to take the offensive when
the occasion demands.
Emperor Congratulates Troops.
The emperor has telegraphed Lieut..
Gen. Stoessel, in command of the mill
| tary forces at Port Arthur, as follows:
81 direct you to congratulate in my
| name and on behalf of the whole OF Rus
STA the troops, sailors and inhabitants of
Port Arthur, on the successes gained in
the fighting of July 26, q and g. l am
| fully convinced of their absolute readi-
ness to uphold the glory of our arms by
their unbounded bravery. l warmly
thank ALL May the most high God bless
their heroic deed which entailed so
heavy sacrifices, and may He protect
the fortress of Port Arthur from the at
| tacks of the enemy.
(Signed) NICHOLAS.
Russians Will Destroy Fleet.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 22.-Acute anx-
iety prevails regarding the situa-
ton at Port Arthur on account
of the desperate character of the
| fighting as reported taking place
though the war Office does not
seem to believe the danger Of the fall
of thefortress is so imminent as is gen.
orally asserted. According to reports
received by the war Office, there is still
an ample supply of ammunition and
provisions there. While it is realized
that the Japanese probably outnumber
the defenders six or sevenfold, the
great strength of the Notifications, 1t
is believed, will do much to make up
for the disparity in numbers.
Must Fight to the Death.
Upon one point there IS absolute
unanimity here-namely, that if. the
fortress falls the fleet will not fall
into the hands Of the Japanese. On
this point the admirality's instructions
are of the most imperative character.
Vice Admiral Prince Ouktomsky has
been ordered, should the worst come, to
sally forth for death struggle and
there is no question here that these in
structions will be carried out, both in
letter and in spirit, but if for any rea-
son final sortie proves to be i'm
possible the admiral is to destroy his
ships and make sure that their wrecks
shall be absolutely irreparable
Missing Ships Heard From.
Mukden, Aug. Confirmation has
been received here of the report that the
Russian cruiser Novik has entered the
harbor of Korsakovsk, Island of SAX
hahn, and it is announced that the Rus
sian cruiser Diana, recently sighted of
Hong-Kong, has arrived at Saigon, cap
ital of French Indo China
German Official Leaves Port Arthur.
Tsingtau, Aug. 22.-The japanese
protected cruiser Yaeyama has just an
chored here and landed Maj Hoffman
the German military attache who was al
Port Arthur. The major left the fortress
in junk, at the German emperor's or
ders. The Japanese cruiser picked him
up 80 miles out, and, it is reported, confis-
Gated his papers. Maj. Hoffman's per-
sonal baggage was left on the junk The
captain of the Yaeyama declared that
the Japanese expected to have the Rus
sian warships now at Port Arthur in
their hands in a day or two.
Ordered to Stop Repairs.
Shanghai, Aug. 22.-The Russian tor.
pedo boat, destroyer Grozovoi has been
ordered to stop repairing and either tt
leave this harbor at once or to disarm
The Russian cruiser Askold must leave
here Monday at noon. These order:
were issued by the taotai of Shanghai
1t is believed in official circles that botf
warships will disarm The taotai mott
fed the Russian consul general here
that if his orders for the two vessels L
; eave port or disarm were not at once
obeyed the Chinese government woult
effect the disarmament of the ships an(
: that their crews would be held in Gus,
tody until the termination of the war.