Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-12
GREAT BATTLE
NOW RAGING
Both Sides Fighting Desperately
With Slight Advantage in Favor of
the Japdnese---Russian Advance is
Checked.

Mukden, Tuesday.-The big battle
commenced this morning all along the
line of the railroad with a terrific ar
tillery fire on both sides. The railway
line almost to Yentai is in possession
of the Russians. The station itself has
been damaged nearly beyond recogni-
tion. About noon the Japanese began
to retire. Their fianks and center
stubbornly defended and the battle con-
tinued until darkness. AS a net re-
suit Of the days events, the Russians
drove the Japanese left, while the right
clung to its position, but maintained
itself only with great difficulty. An ar
tillery duel is now progressing on the
Russian left, 27 miles southeast OF Muk-
den, while the fighting at Yentai RACES
with great bitterness. The japanese
are essaying counter attack. The
result is in the balance. Russian re-
Inducements are coming up rapidly
Japanese Lost Gunboat.
Toxic, Oct. 12.-The loss Of the ar
mored gunboat Hei Yen was announc-
ed today and permission was given by
the authorities to publish the details
of disaster. The Hei Yen struck a
mine off Pigeon Bay on the night OF
September 18th and foundered. Near
ly three hundred persons, her entire
complement, were drowned. Two pet
ty officers and two sailors managed to
reach Chiapai Island, from which they
were rescued. The Hal Yen was en-
gagged in guard duty off Pigeon Bay Al
dusk on September 18th storm came
up, accompanied by high seas. The Hell
Yen endeavored to return to her base
of operations when she struck fioat-
ing mine The vessel began to sink
and an attempt was made to lower the
boats These quickly swamped and
the crew jumped into the sea, where,
owing to the heavy combers, they were
quickly drowned. The Japanese fleet
searched the locality but failed to ind
any survivors.
Toxic is Confident.
Toxic Oct. 12.-Silence has been
preserved at headquarters concerning
the events around Liao Yang and Muk-
den. 1t is popularity reported that the
Russian advance and attack is Welcom-
ed. Heretofore the Japanese have been
compelled to take the initiative and
openly assault the strongest works.
People believe now that conditions are
reversed that the troops will speed
lily check the Russians.
oyama's Advancing on Mukden..
Field Headquarters, Second Japan
ese Army, Monday.-T advance on
Mukden began this morning. Oyama
learning that the Russians were
STRENGTHENING and reinforcing their
five miles north of Yentai, ordered an
advance. An artillery duel began ear
ly and lasted all day.
Kuropatkln RepuIsed at Yentai.
st. Petersburg. Oct. 12.-The battle
below Mukden continues to rage along
the entire front, and according to ku-
ropatkin's latest 'advices, sent last
night after the fighting Of the day end
ed. the Japanese were stubbornly hold
ing their own, offering desperate re-
sistance and had even advanced their
positions. After the all-day fight above
Yentai, where the Russians sustained
their first check, the Japanese still
held that position. The infantry prac
ticalIy was not engaged, the artillery
bearing the brunt Of the fighting. The
Japanese stuck to their guns and the
Russian batteries we're unable to dis
lodge them. M
St. Petersburg Hears Of Battle,
St. Petersburg, Oct. 12.-Genera
sakaroff, telegraphing yesterday even
ing confirms the reports Of the desper
ate fighting north Of Yentai, where the
heights were alternately held by thu
Russians and the Japanese. Genera
Danieloff in command of the Sixth 81
herian Rifles Division, was wounded II
the leg, but did not relinquish his com
mand. The losses are not stated ant
according to the latest advices the oat
tie is continuing today.
Hattleship Retvlzan Damaged.
Che Fbo, Oct. 12.-Japanese who al
rived here today from Port Dalny, re
port that additional heavy guns ar
now dropping shells into the harbor Q
Port Arthur. One shell recently Sc
verely damaged the battleship Retvl
zan. The repulse from High Hill, tn
Japanese say, was the only revers
which the Japanese before Port Arthu
suffered. The Japanese consider tn
progress they have made as satisfa'
tory and believe the capture Of tn
fortress. though slow, i certain to b
accomplished.
Russian Attack heppleed.
Toxic, Oct a. Field Marshal oyl