The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23

midnight. the main body operating
against the Russian center, while de-
tachments were sent To watch the re-
spective TANKS. Artillery was posted
in the valley and on the heights south
ward.
General Engagement,
The engagement became general at
dawn The Russians directed the fire
of thirty-two guns at their assailants
pouring shell persistently. The Japanese
artillery responded and the gun duel
lasted for four hours. Then the infan-
try advanced.
aneSe bankers had scaled the heights OC-
cupied by the Russian right. whereupOn
the main body was ordered 20 storm the
center. In doing this the Japanese lost
severely from the Russian Flfie fire al
though the artillery protected the move
ment TO abe utmost.
Retreat a Rout
The final charge. which was made at
5.36 O'Clock. broke the Russians, whose
retreat was already partly cut off, and
their retirement soon became a rout
They fed to the north and east leaving
13l dead and 800 rifles.
The Japanese took fOrty-Seven prison
ers and several guns and occupied Kiao-
tung. The prisoners estimate the RUS
sian loss at 1000. Their force com
prised seven battalionS Of infantry and
a regiment of Cossacks. in addition 10
artillery.
The japanese lost Major I4iraoka. who
was the Japanese attache witnessing
the Boer war and "a men killed and is
officers and 351 men wounded.
The Japanese also attacked on July 10
a battalion of infantry and 1000 cavalry
at ChOChiapO north of ShaOtientse. and
drove them across the Taitsze River
after four hours lighting. The Japan
csc had seventeen wounded
Reports Verified
LONDON. July 23.-The account from
Tokyo Of the japanese success at E4ao-
tung is not official, but it is completely
borne out in its main features BY the
dispatches from English correspondents
with Kurold's headquarters. which Is
still at Motienling.
Ii was evidently this action that Ku-
ropaJkin referred to on July 20. when
he said the Russians were TetreatinE 10
Houtsiatse. Nothing further Requiring
the battle has been received from the
Russian side
Strategic Success.
The japanese success IS des .ribed "
the Standards correspondent at Mo-
tienling as seriously affecting the Rus
sian position On Hurolus front and con-
currently removing the menace TO his
right.
There are still two more positions be-
yond, and the Russians are reported to
DC lOruIylng one OF them, but il is
doubtful If they viii make stand.
Probably there will be few skirm-
ishes but no serious demonstration.
The correspondent adds that the re-
ports that kurOkis communications are
lnrea tened is. untrue.
The rumOr That the japanese pene-
trated CheliEO is doubtful but il is
recognized that if il is true the Rus
sian position is becoming desperate,
Cheliho being a few miles east Of the
railway from Iiao-Yang TO Mukder.
Oku Active.
According TO reports from Niuchwang
and Shanghai activities have been re-
sumed in the neighborhood OF Tashi-
chao. 1t Is stated that Oku continued
his frontal movement there en- July 20
ard occupied Chinghsuiling after an in
significant Russian force retired.
The advance, however, was gain de-
layed by deluge of rain lasting thirty
hours.
The Russian position at Tashi-chao is
described as being undoubtedly i'm
mCnsely strong. No effort has been
spared 10 perfect the dcfenses. Add
tiOnal batteries have been placed at
vital points General KondratOvitch.
who has recovered from his recent
wounds. commands there.
One Mile From Port Arthur.
IL is rumored from Shanghai that the
japanese have captured the western fort
at Port Arthur and are now within
mile Of the main defenses, which they
are bombarding.
II IS stated from the same source that
the garrison is reduced by lighting and
sickness 10 10000 men.
There Is nothing new regarding the
movements Of the NladivOstOk squadron.
Shipping IS still confined 10 the ports.
II is stated from St. Petersburg that
three cruisers that Russia bought from
Germany have Joined the NladivOstOk
squadron, which went out 10 meet them.