Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
THE YALU CROSSED.
Russia Holding Back the News Of
the japanese Advance.
STIRRING NEWS HOURLY EXPECTED.


Japanese Transports Sunk.
St. Petersburg, April 27.-The cen
sors' committee did not give out lasl
night the dispatches received yester-
day regarding the movements Of the
Japanese across the Yalu river. II
was intimated that information had
been received that the Japanese had
crossed the river, but this was accom-
panied by statement that the success
of the enemy should In no sense be re-
garded as an important victory, the
Russians having no intention of vigor-
ously contrasting the passage, their plan
being to annoy the enemy as much as
possible. 1t is evident from the dis
patches received here that In order to
render crossing feasible the Japanese
made feint on Tatung Kau while the
troops actually crossed some miles up
the river near Tchangdjiou. Two COM
panies were first thrown into Man
churia and unquestionably entrenched
and Immediately under the cover OF
their guns reinforcements crossed. 1t
Is regarded as probable that when
these troops are in sufficient numbers
they will march along the Manchuria
bank Of the Yalu in the direction Of
Antung, near which lies the road on
which the advance can continue to
Feng Hoang Tchang, where the first
determined stand Of the Russians will
be made. No report has been received
here, official or otherwise, showing
casualties on either side.
Stirring News Hourly Expected.
London, April 27.-No further news
from the seat of war has reached Lon
don and there is no confirmation of
the reported Japanese reverse on the
Yalu. Stirring news, however is hour
ly expected from the Yalu and Vladi-
vostok. The general opinion that Vice
Admiral Togo is waiting for the Vladi-
vostok squadron is confirmed by the
Daily Telegraph's Toxic correspond
snt, who says there Is no doubt that
he Japanese are taking steps to cut
off the retreat of the Vladivostok war
hips.
The Daily Mail publishes the details
# an alleged daring scheme Of the
russians to coal the ships of the Baltic
leet at sea. 1t Is stated that 20 steam
re- have been chartered at London be-
onging to British. German, Norwegian
nd American owners under elaborate
ecret conditions on most advantageous
reight terms If they succeed in run
ling the gauntlet.
The vladivostok Squadron In Danger.
Chicago, April 27.-A special cable to
he Daily News from Kobe says:
Under full steam strong squadron
I Japanese armored cruisers were OBJ
erved yesterday morning making its
ray northward In the Japanese sea.
{ Is believed that the vessels are on
heir way to attempt to cut off the
,ussian squadron that appeared at
Won san on the east coast OF Korea
Ionday. 1t is feared, however, that as
ne cars cruisers are superior in speed
} those Of the mikado they may es-
ape in safety to the shelter Of Vladi-
ostok.
ut Is also stated that the Japanese
ave succeeded in Turing the Russians
ON protection of the Vladivostpk
ms and that there is another jap !
lese squadron between them and their
treat. but these are mere rumors.
bmarlne Boats to Defend Port Arthur.
St. Petersburg, April 27.-The en-
ance into the service of four subma- {
ne boats at Port Arthur means the /
ldition of a new and formidable T
eapon for the defense of that strong G
Id. The dispatch Of the boats In Sec
ms over the railroad has been
rouded in secrecy and even many in &
Petersburg are inclined to doubt S
e report by officials Of their presence n
Port Arthur or to accept the infor-
alton as trustworthy. An effort now Il
close or blockade Port Arthur will q
too dangerous, it is thought, for
CO Admiral Togo to attempt.
Japs Forced a Passage Of the Yalu.
Lao Yang, April 2z-Between Mon. A
y night and yesterday morning the
panese forced passage Of the Yalu,
o companies crossing between
and Staopoussikhe. Heavy N
ng was heard near Tatung Kau, in q,
ich It is believed the japanese made cr
'eint in order to distract attention a.
m the real point Of passage. 1t is 20
ieved the Russian fire resulted in =,
troying the floating parts of the n,
,anese bridges .. a,
-Four Japanese Transports Sunk. :.
'aris, April 27.-The st. Petersburg ~ ~
of the Matin says: 81 -
m from a sure source that the n'
.dlvostok squadron yesterday sank ~
r Japanese transports which were -
veying 1000 men," "