The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02

number arrived here today. They in
cluded the managers and clerks of large
/, firms, who continued in business during
the siege. The Russians sealed the
premises and gave the merchants re-
ceipts for their stock of goods.
The Norwegian steamer Sentis is in
the harbor ready to bring out the wo-
men and children. Every Russian sub
ject, it. is reported has been ordered to
take a place in the ranks and join the
force facing the invaders on the hills
back of the town. Four battleships,
gunboats and torpedo boats make ex-
cursions to sea. One torpedo boat, it
is claimed has succeeded in making
three trips to Yinkow and it is report
ed that on her last trip Admiral Skryd-
loft was taken to Port Arthur on her.
Haven't Heard of Sea Fight.
st. Petersburg, July 2.-Nothing is
known here of the report that a sea
fight has taken place between the
VladivoStok squadron and the Japanese
squadron, commanded by Vice Admiral
Kamimura.
j.. Russian Cruisers Unharmed. {.
London, July 2.-According to a dis
patch to the Central News only three
cruisers of the Vladivostok squadron
appeared in Tsu island channel and the
torpedo boats belonging to the squad
voStok.
Heavy cannonading was heard ashore
at half past yesterday evening, the
dispatch says, but the nature and result
of the Eight are not known. The Rus
sian ships however seemed to nave
suffered no damage as they were after
ward seen making in a northeasterly
direction.
Russians Retiring.
General Kuroki's headquarters IN the
Tr.lrr . sion
troops have retreated all along the line
before the northern advance of the Jap
anese army and the country to the
northwest is almost clear of them.
A cavalry division which mas been
active in front of the Japanese right
has retired along the roads and across
the country. 1t appears as though
General Kuropatkin feared he would
to make a stand at Lao Yang, a de-
cisive battle before the rains is prob
able.
Japanese Advancing.
Liao Yang, July 2.-The Japanese are
advancing over an extended front
The Russian troops are in splendid
spirits and General Kuropatkin is in
personal command. The Russians are
holding -Dalin Pass. Fifteen trains are
arriving here daily.
Major General MfStcnenkoS' cavalry
is fighting constantly.
Firing Heard in Japan Sea.
Nagasaki, July 2.-9 a. m.-The
Vladivostok squadron of Russian war
ships was reported off Iku island last
night and the sound of firing was heard
at Goto island
American Leads Japanese.
Liao Yang, July General Kuro-
patkin and General Kurol<i are moving
their troops like men on a chess board.
The japanese are now twenty miles
from Lao Yang. Rains are impeding
their movements. Detachments total
ing 1000 men have been detailed from
General Renankampff's Cossacks to
scout defiles and hills, harassing the
japanese, allowing no rest day or night.
The japanese are commanded by an
American; his tall form is frequently
seen with the batteries.
Kuroki army is extremely active
east of the Russian position but Rus
slams are correspondingly vigilant. The
Russian center is rapidly pushing north
ward to a point where Kuropatkin
established his base after the battle of
Vafangow. AS far as the Russians