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Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
A BATTLE GOING ON.
kuropatkin Has Made An Inspection of
 His Line.

His Line.
 Liao Yang, June 22.-The Japanese army base at Siu Yen is evidently strongly established along the line from Kai Chau to Yentai.
 Rumors of a battle northeast of Kai Chau are evidently correct.
 The Japanese this week advanced to a point sixteen miles east of Kai Chau but retired. It is presumed that Gen eral Oku is now advancing to the north by way of Fushau and the coast road, thus enabling him to obtain provisions from the sea.
 Spectators at the battle of Vafang- tien claimed on one occasion they saw three horsemen appear on a hill, one of whom, according to a Russian officer, resembling either an American or Bri- tish attache, fell from his horse when the Russians fired and was evidently killed.
 The battle of Vafangtien almost ex- actly resembled the battle of Stone River nearMurfreesboro, Tenn, in 1862 63, during the American civil war The Russians abandoned their guns and the Japanese pursued them for twelve hours, bivouacking at nightfan in the position held by the Russians the pre- ceding day.
 After placing the outposts the main body of Japanese returned toward the sea, for the purpose of obtaining fresh supplies of munitions, which had been exhausted during the battle. From a reliable source it is reported that Japanese in the vicinity of Port Arthur are now entirely inactive and that the Russians are not concerned regarding the situation there, and that the situation in the north is now the most important factor. General Kuropatkin seems omnipres- ent It is believed that he has visited the entire front since the battle. The Japanese fleet is probably cooperating with General Oku's advance along the | coast.
 The two Japanese armies threaten to attempt a juncture, assisted by q force on the north shore of the Gull of Liao Tung.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23

Chicago. June 22.-BecauSc Speaker Joseph Cannon was the central figure. the proceedings of the republican na- tional convention took on a pictur- esuueness and demonstrativeness which yesterday was looked for in 'Nain. From the moment he was escort cd 10 the platform to wield the gavel as permanent chairman the entire at mosphere of the convention changed. Enthusiasm which had lain dormant burst forth and applause rang true and hearty. He made a speech and the au- dience cheered as he spoke jocularly or in a serious vein. He was entertaining, in fact he was the convention.
 From the standpoint of political im- portance the adoption of the party platform was the event of the day. It contained the declarations of party policy that are to form the basis of much oratory in the coming campaign. But the permanent chairman's person. ality almost overshadowed the plat form.
 The second day of the convention might have been the close had it been the desire of assembled delegates, Early in the day a movement was in augurated to proceed with the nomina- tions, but the original programme which was prepared to extend over three days, prevailed and the standard bearers for the 1904 republican cam paign will be named formally tomcr- row.
 Lively party enthusiasm arouse.3 by the hearty reception given "Uncie Joe' Cannon as he is known from coast to coast, spread even to the routine bus mess and eliminated in a contest over the number of delegates to which Hawaii was entitled. The conflict was the first and will doubtless be the last on the floor of the convention. The re- port Of the committee on rules accred- ited two delegates to Hawaii.
 Senator Foraker, offered an amend ment increasing the number to six del egates. Opposition came from the sup porters of the movement to limit the representation of territories and other voteless districts.
 It was disposed of through an to the rules offered by Rep resentative Bingham, chairman Of the committee. He proposed that the rep
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
HEARST LOST BY A HAIR
Controlled Minnesota Legislature but
 Failed of Instructions.

Duluth, Miun., June 22.-The Hearst forces captured the temporary organiz- ation of the state democratic convention for the selection of delegates to the national convention today and it was expected that they would be strong enough to instruct the delegation for their candidate.
 For time it looked as though Hearst sentiment would rule in everything and it doubtless would have done so had it not been for the speech by Congress man John Lind, who turned the crowd of excited delegates who clamored for an instructed delegation into one which expressed itself when the vote came, as opposed to instructing for Hearst or any other man.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23

tion of representation of such states in congress, with a consequent reduction in tte electoral college and in the na- tional conventions.
 The full significance of the pledges for a continuance of the provisions of the Chinese exclusion act and for the obtain for American citizens abroad without discrimination, the rights of SO journ and travel was not appreciated when read to the convention.
 Visitors were not so early about the convention hall today. but when MT. Root called the convention to order shortly after noon the coliseum present. ed a more inspiring appearance than on the preceding day. The galleries were for the first time crowded and the large number Of ladies present was especially noticeable.
 CANNON CUT LOOSE.
 Speaker Cannon.G oratory was de- cidedly to the liking of the convention. He established cordial relations even before he had uttered a word. He stood in silence for a moment ol the tongue-like projection in the center of the platform. His face fascinated. It expressed abundant humor, strangely blended with virile pugnacity. He was .pausing to think how to begin. His thoughts were shown on his face. They were pleasant; they were inspiring. Instinctively he drew himself up and cheerily raised his hand for a gesture even before he spoke. He then came a delightfully."-. refreshing and humorous avowal. Each of the thousands of listners received a confidential tip.The speaker had written his first speech and had tried to memorize it. But he
 did not have the slightest intention oi following it. He knew the inspiration would come--that it haG come-and he just wanted free hand to cut loose. So let us ramble a while" that is
 what he said. And then he abandoned
 himself to his limitless store of pro-
 found political sagacity and his orig inal and characteristic vocabulary Throughout his address the cheering was generous Intelligent and appreci- ative.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23

Kai Chou, Liao Tung Peninsula, June 22.-Japanese- scouts have appeared two miles from Seou Chen (Siung Yo Shan), The main columns of the enemy are three miles in their rear. General Samsonoff, with the rea- guard is fall ing back IS the Japanese advance.
 A number of men missing after the battle of Vafangow have rejoined their regiments. The Russian losses are ex- pected to total $500. The troops are in excellent condition, in spite of the fearful weather. The roads are ankle deep in mire, but the rains are now ceasing.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
NAVAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Admiral skrydIoff Preparing for a
 Fight at Sea.

St. Petersburg. June 22.-It Is not be- traying Vice Admiral Skrydloff's plans to say that important naval develop ments are imminent in the far east.
 The admiralty has no news of the reported loss of two Russian torpedo boat destroyers off Port Arthur. The latest despatch from Rear Admiral Weisthoft in coglmand of the naval ofrces at Port Arthur, dated June T.. reports all well there.
 The British ambassador, Sir Charles Harding, is not presenting a protest against the seizure of the British col Her Alanton by the Russian Vladivo- stok squadron, in view of the Russian declaration that coal is contraoand of war and owing to the irregularity or the ships papers.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
DISTRICT IS CONVENTION.

Pueblo, Colo.,- June 22.-The Un.t d Mine Workers of district No. 15, in convention in this city, did absolutely nothing at their convention today. Speeches were delivered by many del egates, some of them of an incendiacy nature, and others counseling moGera- tion. The meetings both afternoon and evening were executive and strict air of secrecy was maintained. Tha situ- ation remains unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23

sufficiently in today's dispatches from Associated Press correspondents at Liao Yang. Kai Ping and other points on the railroad.
 It is believed here that General Ku- dopatkin's object is to prevent a june ture of the Japanese armies. On the other hand the aim of the Japanese apparently is to drive the Russians out of Liao Tung peninsula preparatory tO a march on LiaO Yang.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
RUSSIANS LOSE DEsTRoYERs.

Tokio. June 22.-The Japanese cap tured junk leaving Port Arthur yes terday. The Chinese on board say that few days ago two Russian tor pedo boat destroyers and the steamer Shin Taiping struck mines at the en- trance of the harbor and sank. The loss was 140 lives.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
CONDITION OF FUSION.

Fremont, June 21.-A resolution was introduced by former Senator William V. Allen, in the populist state conven- tion last night. which is generally ad- mitted to favor fusion on the dcmOcra- tic national ticket should Bryan secure control of the St. Louis convention. and demands a straight populist ticket should the anti-Bryan wing be victOT- ious.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
JAPANESE TAKE A TOWN.

Washington. June 22-A Japanese legation cablegram from TOkio says. General Oku reports that detsch- ment of our troops occupied Hsi Ung Yoachony. twenty-five miles southwest of Kai Ting, on the afternoon of June 21"
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
RUSSIANS MISSED A MILLION.

Vladivostock. June 22.-Three Eng lishmen who were aboard the torpedo ed transport Sado were brought here They say the Sado lost $1.OOO,OOO in English coin.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
EXPECTING A JuNcTIcN.

Van Tsialin, via Liao Yang, June % It is rumored that General Dku is following his intention to join Gen eral Kuroki who has moved out to mee him. Cossack's are watching the enemys movements.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Louisville-Louisville, 3; Indian apolis, I.
 At Milwaukee-Milwau [; St. Paul. 3.
 At Kansas City-Kansas City, 2; Minneapolis, 6.
 At Toledo-Toledo, ?; Columbus, 4.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
HE BREATHED FIRE INTO IT
With Uncle Joe Cannon at the Helm the
 IistIess Convention Took on New Life

He Became the Whole Convention Itself The Presena tion of the Declaration of Principles Upon Which the Party Has Acted and Promises to Continue to Act. Nothing Now But the Nominations, and They Might Have Been Made Yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
STOCKS.

Atchison, 721k; do pfd.. 955s: N. J. Central, 16O; C. & O., S1: St. Paul, 177; Big Four, 70: C. &, S., 151A; do 1st pfd., 4s1h; do End pfd.. 19%; Erie, 23%; Man haitian, 14SB; Metropolitan, III; Mis- souri Pacific, 92A; New York Central, 1151k; Penna., 1155s; St. L. & S. F., End pfd., 45; Southern Pacific. 46; Union Pacific, 9215 Anal Copper, 5OA; Su- gar, 1277s; Anaconda, 121@: U. $. Steel, 95s; do pfd., 56; Western Union, S7.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
COMING TO A FOCUS.
Russians Admit That Big Engage.
 ment is Imminent.

St. Petersburg, June 22.-The i'm minence of a battle in the northern part of Liao Tung peninsula is admit ted by the war office and is indicated
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
THICkENING BATTLE CLOUDS
It Is Admitted by the Russians That a Gen.
 eraI Engagement Is Imminent

Kuropatkn Efforts Being Directed Toward Keeping ou and Kuroki's Armies Apart An Indication That the Storm Has Actually Begun - There Is Promise of a Naval Engagement in Which at Least the Vladivostok Fleet Will Figure.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
II WAS FIRM BUT DULL An Unusual Condition of the Stock
 Market Yesterday.

New York, June 22.-The most note- worthy fact about todays stock mar ket was its firmness in the face of eX- cessiYe dullness.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
THE PERMANENT CHAIRMAN.

When MT. Cannona was escorted to the platform, the delegates with one accord jumped to their feet and to their chairs. Cheer after cheer went up and waves of sound swept over the throng. The applause continued as the temporary and permanent chair men continued to stand arm in arm waiting for silence.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

CHICAGO. 6: CLEvELAND. ,.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23
ON BASE BALL FIELDS
Results of League and Association
 Games Yesterday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

OOKLYN. 0: PHILADELPHIA. 1.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-23

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Whipped Again.

Associated Press Summary, Oct. Is.
The main armies of Russia and ia
pan in Manchuria continue to be en-
gagged in a desperate struggle for su.
premacy. On both sides there have
been such losses in killed and wound
ed as 10 mark the contest as one OF
The bloodiest battles in history. Al,
ready the losses at Lao Yang have
been equalled and the indications are
that they will be exceuded. that of
the Russians up To noon of the lith
being estimated at $4,000 To $1,000.
The Russian advance has been con.
verted into stubbornly contested de-
feat. The result. according to the
Russians. is still to be determined.
Reports from the Russian left wing
are lacking, leaving room for question
If that part Of Kuropatkin's army is
not in worse extremity than the cen.
ter and right were at any stage Of the
battle.
On both sides The soldiers have
shown the utmost tenacity and brav-
cry. and whole regiments have gone
down before the fire Of the enemy.
I'm official circles of ST. Petersburg
there is IA disposition to argue that ey-
en- should General Kuropatkin be oh
liged to retire upon Mukden, his posi-
ton will be quite as favorable as II
was when the order TO advance was
given on October 6, and that on the
other hand the Japanese power OF
resistance will have been materially
weakened. There Is no news from
Port Arthur.
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OCK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY

sian loss at 10000 will fall far below
the actual mark.
General kuropalkin's southern al
vance has been beaten back and his
army Is In retreat. lie Is, however
still dOggedly fighting SO as to spare
the Russian army from an utter rout
Field Marshal Oyama's triumphant
troops have driven the Russians north
TO a line along the Shake river. They
are vigorously pressing the pursuit ana
Will probably inllict still more severe
damage on kuropatkin's forces.
A report dealing with the Russian
losses, received during the night from
the Japanese field headquarters, says.
The loss sustained by the enemy
opposing our right army, so far as
ascertained. are as follows:
Bodies left near BonSihu. on the
left bank OF the Taitse river, 35O; in
front of our Bensihu detachment, |.
900; al Talien, 300; near Tumensu. l..
200; near Chientao, 500; north of PaI-
lassan and near Wumingsu. i5O: be
fore the left column near Shaotalluu
and northward. 300: total. l.5U0.
The number left in other places has
not been counted yet, but ii is large
The encmy's loss in this direction
must exceed 10000. Among the troph-
les captured are 200 shells, six ammu.
milton wagons and much uncount ted
munitions. The enemy's losses in the
direction of the center and left arm.
les Is under investigation"
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Losses Were Terrific.

Associated Press Summary, Oct. 1e
AT the close of the seventh con
secutive day of fighting between Muk
den and Lao Yang. the battle was
still raging. the Russians Offering q
stubborn resistance to the fierce on
slaught of the Japanese. The sacrifice
of life has been appalling. estimates
of the Russian losses alone in killed
and wounded a the end OF the six
days fighting being 10000, while II
seems not improbable that It aggre
gated at that time 10000.
japanese reports estimate that 10,
900 Russian dead were left on the
field of battle up TO the night of DC
tober lith, and claim that the Japan
ese losses are small by comparison
with those OF the Russians.
General Kuropatkin's report to EN-
peror Nicholas defines the desperate
character of the fighting and praises
the yalor of the troops. indicating,
however, that he Is hard pressed. with
the result still in the balance.
All hope of succOring Port Arthur
this season has been abandoned.
st. Petersburg has IN unconiirmed re-
port that the japanese general. Nod
zu. has been seriously wounded.
A question Of interest In st, Peters
burg is the fate of General Kuropatkin
as a factor in III" Russian military
situation.
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Russians Depressed.

st. Petersburg, Oct. IL, 2:3O a. m.-
The deep feeling OF depression which
exists in high circles in the Russian
capital tonight by no means equals the
foreboding of coming events pervad.
ing the general public. which is indulg.
ing in the deepest pessimism. In the
absence of official news, the public is
being fed the widest rumors of defeat
suffered by General Kuropatkin today
The fact that no word regarding the
battle has been officially given out
only confirms the popular fear. The
explanations offered. that today was
holiday, does not suffice to allay the
apprehension.
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ShelIinq Port Arthur.

St Petersburg, Oct. l3.-Genera
Stoessel, commander of the Russian
troops at Port Arthur, telegraphs tha
the Russians recently recaptured Sig
nal hill. He adds that the Japanese
are bombarding the interior OF the
fortress with new batteries. and that
the bombardment is becoming more
and more violent.
General Stoessel's report to the En-
peror, which is dated Oct. 8, is as fol
lows:
THE japanese, having increased
the number OF their guns against the
north front. commanded an approach
against that section of the fortress on
the night of october !, but were stop
ped by yolleys. lie japanese then
directed their attack on the extreme
right, assailing Signal hill. which Is
situated near the sea, and commenced
an attack from Siaku hill. Having re-
pulsed our sharpshooters, the Japan
ese occupied Signal hill. At daylight
Signal hill was shelled by Russian ar
tillery. after which our companies
drove of the Japanese and re-occupicd
the position.
The Japanese are using explosives
inclosed in boxes and provided with
Bickford fuses, which they throw like
hand-grenades. Our army Is employ
ing similar weapons.
Our indefatigable hero, Kondraten.
ko. is continually inventing fresh
means OF striking the enemy. The
troops continue showing heroism, the
wounded returning TO the ranks with
great ardor."
Under date OF October 7th, Genera
StOessel reports as follows:
The Japanese have organized fresh
batteries TO lombard the inner for
tress. One OF these batteries is com
posed of ll-inch mortars. The bonn.
bardment is becoming more violent ey'
cry day. The enemy has received re-
Inducements of several battalions
The weather is cold. The spirit Of the
troops is excellent and all. from the
chief TO the lowest soldier, Is eager TO
fight the enemy"
Russians Beaten Back.
Headquarters japanese Left Army
in the Field. Oct. ", 6 y. m, via Fu
shan. Oct li.-The victory of the ia
panese left army today was decisiy
one. The Russians fought brayely an,
several times attempted counter at
tacks. The japanese repulsed them
every time and continued their steady
advance. The left wing of the lef
army threatened 10 envelop the Rus
sian right, compelling the Russians TO
retreat. The Japanese artillery, in
cluding the batteries captured from
the Russians. did their usual splendid
work in shelling the trenches and the
retreatlng Russians. The Japanese at
tackled along the whole line. driving
the Russians out Of the position which
they retired to yesterday. At 3 o'clock
this afternoon the Russians were re-
treating northward in disorder. The
japanese captured complete Russian
battery. The japanese are pursuing
and sheling the retreating Russians,
whose loss is probably large.
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Russian Loss Thirty Thousand.

Toxic. Oct. 10. 5;l3 a. m.-Succeed.
ing reports increase The extent OF the
Russian slaughter in the desperate
battle that has ragged for the past
week. General Kuroki has reported
that his army alone has buried 4,5OO
Russian dead. Tho reports OF Gener
ais Nodzu and Oku are incomplete
bur everything indicates that Field
Marshal oyamas estimate OF the Rus.
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RUSSIANS WERE
BADLYWHIPPED
Japanese Met kuropatkn's Attack
With vieor and Hurled Sack the
Advancing Russians.
LOSS MAY BE THIRTY THOUSAND
Last Hope Of Russisr sueeor to Port
Arthur is Now Dissp pated-st.
Petersburg In Mourning.

St. Petersburg. Oct, IL. S:ij a. m.-
The official veil was lifted today from
the ghastly tragedy around Shakhe
but even the official accounts. sup
plemented by numerous press dis
patches, leaves much uncertainty as
to the situation.
Out Of the fragmen;ary mass of in,
formation at hand. It is possible only
to conclude that the costly withdrawal
and retreat from Lao Yang is being
duplicated on an even grander scale
after more desperate fighting and
heavier losses.
General Kuropatkin's story leaves
the Russians still tenaciously holding
the north bank of the Shakhe river,
but the general belief is that this is
only the finale of one of the great
military dramas of history. and the
Russian army as whole is retiring
toward Mukden, having suffered. at
the most conservative estimate. loss
Of more than 10000.
or the left flank. which was one
of the most important points in the
line, absolutely nothing is heard,
which leaves the inference that II is
not in a position to communicate with
the remainder of the army.
All the wounded are being carried
to Harbin. further north. 1t is un-
derstood that the correspondents also
have been ordered 10 Harbin. which
indicates that the retreat will not stop
even at Tie pass.
All hopes of the world-heralded ad.
vance to Port Arthur have been aban-
doned The weather conditions are
even worse than during the retreat
IRON Lao Yang. Sireams are bank.
high and fOrds are ssable. but il
is impossible To sa how this will af.
feet the final situation.
II may prove Russia's salvation by
preventing the japanese pursuit. On
the other hand, however. il The Rus
SLAMS are on the wrong side, the flood
ed rivers only emphasize the complete
ness OF the disaster.
Another serious fact that seems I'M
determined is the ammunition supply.
Seven days of furious fighting must
have greatly depleted the supply of
both armies. Official circles express
great confidence that General Kuro-
patkin is better of In this respect, but
at last accounts the Japanese were
bombarding as If they we're confident
of an inexhaustible supply.