The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-06-17
CONTINUOUS skIRMIshlNa ALONG
RAILROAD SOUTH OF
svAFANDlEN.
CLIMAX NEAR At PoRI ARTHUR
SIEGE IS PROCEEDING AND FALL
OF THE FORTRESS NOT
FAR OFF.

NluCnWang, June 10. " 1uIOTmdIlOu
has been received here through here
tofore reliable channels that part of
the Japanese force left at Pulan-tien
to checkmate the Russians southwark
movement to relieve Port Arthur was
attacked southeast of Shunganmao.
After slight fighting the Japanese
made false retreat, the Russians hot
ly following them, when the Japanese
made flank movement catching the
Russians in a trap. The Russian
losses are placed at 800 men. They
fell back on Kaichou and began to re-
treat along the Baimatgutsaichou road.
About 1000 Russian infantry from
Kaichou passed through Niuchwang,
accompanied by large supply and
hospital train. Several carts
Contained Bandaged Men.
The troops appeared to be tagged out
and showed every indication Of long,
forced march. A noncommissioned Of
ficer told a correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press that all the troops were
retreating from Tsai-chau. Before he
could say anything further he was rep
rimanded by captain. Stragglers
are closely watched by noncommis-
stoned officers to prevent them from
talking.
The Russians have abandoned the
ground mines eight miles south of
here. A native messenger just in from
the Russian camp east of here reports
that there are many wounded men
there.
Do Not Hear Of It.
st. Petersburg, June 15.-No infor-
nation reached the general staff
last night regarding the reported am
bushing of Russians at Pu Ian Tien as
the result of which they were alleged
to have lost 800 men. The only thing
Of the least significance in this con-
nection is the short dispatch received
from Maj. Gen. Karkevitch, which was
sent on June IL, the day the battle is
said to have occurred. Gen. Karke-
witch does not mention the Pu Lam
tien 5fght, of which the authorities pre-
sumo he would have heard had it &C.
Cured. His dispatch only covered
events up to the preceding day.
News Is Of the Scantiest.
General news from the southern
part of the Liaotung peninsula is of
the scantiest, and, in the absence of
official news. the officials here are not
inclined to speculate as to the situa-
ton.
Up to late hour last night nothing
further had been heard from Port Ar
thur.
The reports of continuous skirmish-
ing along the railway south of Vafan-
diem are taken to show that the Co.'S
sacks are keeping the Japanese busy
in protecting their rear. While heavy
fighting is not regarded as being i'm
minent more or less severe brush
with the enemy is likely at any time.
Baltic Fleet Off for Far East.
London, June Is. - The Daily Mail
correspondent at Hamburg wires: "A
private telegram received here states
forty large and small warships, prob
ably the Baltic feet, has passed the
island Of Bornholm to the south of
Sweden, following westerly course.
/ 1t cannot be ascerta:ned whether this
is the trial trip of the feet or the
actual departure for the Far East"
Climax Is Near.
Toxic, June Is. Only the limited
circle personally in touch with the en-
peror knows the exact situation at
Port Arthur. The second rank Of Of
ficials is aware merely that the siege
is proceeding and that the climax is
likely to come at any moment.
Naval and military experts absolute
~ are convinced that no amount of
good luck, gallantry or endurance can
avert the capture of the fortress. They
admit that the struggle will be marked
Witt, Varying Fortunes &,
from time to time, but they declare
that Gen. Oku commands an army
large enough and brave enough to ac-
|Scomplish the work In hand.
"Gen. Stossel," said q general onicer
to q correspondent yesterday, cannot
pour fresh strength and unshattered
nerves into his positions, whereas Gen.
Oku practically has unlimited forces
Ito draw upon. The defense Of the Rus
tssians may send luster On the cars
arms, but the japanese will oyerwhelm
Ill resistance. When the life 81 the
nation Eat stake the sacrifice of even
thousands Of its best sons III bait 10;
comes insig incant AZ comps rison.'. &
| & 3sf] Gigantic Task for laps
Berlin, June Isl Every mile III the
ldefense lines surronndi ling Fort Arthur
iis held " 8, 800 men I, 900 more thsn