Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-27

st. Petersburg, Oct. 28. = The quiet
now prevailing at the theatre OF war
Is considered to be only calm before
the storm. There Is every indication
of imminence Of resumption OF the
fighting on large scale as the prox-
unity Of the two armies makes 1t I'M
possible for them to much longer de-
fer renewal of the battle. It Is re-
garded as certain that Gen. Kuropat-
kin is in complete control Of the Rus
sian forces and that full authority
has been accorded him by his eleva-
ton to the post Of commander in
chief and that he is about to under
take an offensive movement.
Glad to See AIexleff Out.
In viceroy Alexieff's order an
nouncing Kuropatkin's appointment to
the post Of commander in chief he
takes particular pains to inform the
soldiers and the world Of the marks
Of imperial confidence reposed in him
and to announce that he will be re-
tanned as viceroy. The order Is con-
sidered as virtually his farewell ad-
dress and that 1t will soon be followed
by his return to st. Petersburg. His
elimination as factor in the military
situation has caused a sigh OF RELIEF.
oyama Ready for Attack.
Field Marshal Oyama is reported to
he fortifying his whole line south OF
the Shahke river showing that he is
preparing to meet the Russian onset.
Position Unchanged.
Oku's Headquarters, Oct. "a. -(De
layed.)- The position of the oppos
ing armies is unchanged, yesterday the
Russian cavalry drove back the Japan
ese outposts on the extreme left in
turn retiring before detachment o1
Japanese cavalry. Desultory artillery
fire continues and daily shooting goes
on between the infantry in the
trenches.
Delay Not Explained.
Information regarding the reason
for the delay in making further move
ments is unobtainable.
Steamer Strikes Mine.
Chez Foo, Oct. 26.-The steamer
Kashing, which struck floating mine
north of Alcaste island last night, had
a narrow escape from total destruc
ton. She, however, was able to reach
Wei Hal Wei today.
st. Petersburg, Oct 26. - An i'm
perial ukase dated October % ant
made public yesterday appoints Gen
Kuropatkin commander in chief of the
Russian army.
A Harbin dispatch states that Vice
roy Alexieff on Monday published al
imperial decree appointing Genera
Kuropatkin commander in chief of al
the land forces in the east and retain
ing Alexieff in the post of viceroy
The emperor also congratulates Vice
roy Alexieff on the efficiency he ha'
displayed in the formation, concen
tration and supreme direction O
troops in the theatre of operations.
Viceroy Alexieff in his proclama
ton thanks the land and sea forces
for the self-sacrifice they have shown
and says he Is proud of the mark o
confidence bestowed upon him by tn,
emperor in intrusting him with th'
supreme command of gallant troops.
He hopes in conclusion, that will
Gods help. their strong adversary will
be defeated.
A dispatch has been received from
Gen. Kuropatkin announcing tina
there was no fighting yesterday be
tween the opposing armies.
Confronting Each Other.
Yentai Coal Mines, Manchuria, Tues
day, Oct. 25.-The two armies remain
confronting one another at close
range along their entire lines. Boil
forces are working hard on the con
struction of strong entrenchments. Or
the Japanese left the artillery is ex
changing bombardments.