The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-15
GRAPHIC STORY OF The
RUNNING Of MUNITIONS OF
WAR INTO PORT ARTHUR
Hills Were Ablaze with the Fires
of the Enemy, and Task Was
Extra Hazardous.
JOY OF THE RUSSIANS
When They Saw the Train APP
preaching the Fortress-An
Associated Press Hero.

LIAO-YANG, May 14.-Hemirovich
Danchenko, the Russian war correspond
ent in the service of the Associated Press.
concludes his personal narrative of his es-
cape from Port Arthur, the first part of
which was cabled to the Associated Press
yesterday, as follows:
Having reached the flaming village OF
Wafanchian 1 wished to proceed thence TO
Liao-Yang and afterwards join General
Zassalitch's forces eastward. With night
fall the hills outlined against the
blaze Of fire and shots were heard occa-
sionally. The locomotives showed no signs
of starting on. Chinese approached us
with complaints against the governor, who
had executed eight more of friends
The Chinese, frightened huddled around
camp fire. The telegra phi wire was
working all night with headquarters.
"At daybreak a monster ammunition
train, drawn by several engines. arrived.
1t was essential to take that train
through to Port Arthur, an exceptionally
dangerous undertaking in view of the re-
appearance of the enemy. Two squadrons
of frontier guards were sent out to recon-
hotter the neighborhood The cars were
armored by a double row of rails against
rifle fire, and had on board a company of
Baikal engineers.
"a locomotive was sent ahead to act as
a scout, in charge o. Lieutenant Zavadsky,
who acted as engineer. and Lieutenant Won
Roop, two armed stokers and the CORE
spondent of the Associated Press Our mis-
sion was to signal the train which was
following ten minutes behind if there was
dan fhaf at ha
enemy's attention, in which case the train
would have been blown up by the Rus
slams.
officers and men. of the Amur Railroad
battalion, had come over the damaged line,
repairing it as he came) gave the signal
and we moved off, with the engine swathed
ton of Wafandian.
AS we drew clear on both sides were
verdure-covered slopes with blue hills in
the distance and occasional glimpses OF
the emerald sea. Chinese villages an6 min
iature gardens alone relieved the moEotony
of the picturesque scene. The typhoon had
to prevent the enemy's landing. Doubtless
1t was proceeding not far away.
Il saw Chinese women and children flee
ing with their family valuables. We eager
ly scanned the treacherous hooks and
gorges of the hills, where the enemy might
be lurking. single successful shot from
moth train behind. There was no sign OF
life at Polandian. The charred station house
was as deSolate as the grave. We overlook
the cavalry scouts, and thereafter acted as
our own outposts. We found the bridges
of which had been repaired by Colonel
Spiridorof on the previous day-were still
guarded by our sentries. who reported that
the enemy had not appeared. The locomo-
tive steamed on quickly without encounter
ing any sign of life as far as Sanchilpou.
There the troops We're drawn up to meet US
We heard the good news that thirty -six
men who had been surrounded by the en-
envy the previous day, and who had vainly
been sought by the kin-Chou garrison, had
succeeded in breaking through the enemy 8
lines unaided.
After again starting we saw a detach-
ment of cavalry in the midst Of a cloud OF
dust. near the seashore. and stopped TO see
whether they were friends or foes. Through
field glasses We recognized Russian uni
forms. 1t was a squadron sent by General
Fock TO meet and escort us. The soldiers
hurrahed and galloped forward with joyful
faces.
lat Kin-Chou General Fock and his staff
came 10 offer their congratulations on the
accomplishment of such a dangerous and
important mission.
Now that you have fed Port Arthur
in every sense we need have no anxiety.
The enemy is everywhere, but they missed
you said General Fock.
1.-The general thanked Colonel Spiridorof
and the other officers and men, and the
train proceeded thence over a well-pro-
to go any further.
"A telegram from Port Arthur express
ing heartfelt gratitude was received. As
We left and resumed our journey TO Lao
Yang We could hear the echoes OF distant
explosions caused by the blowing up of the
piers docks and quays OF Port Dalny.
Ion our way north we sighted detach-
ment of Japanese cavalry. The enemy con-
tinued landing troops at Han-Chou. near
Cape Terminal, driving out the Chinese.
There Is a feeling Of confidence that
Liao-Tung is not impaired by the apparent
temporary checks 10 the Russian arms.
which. il is claimed. cannot alter the final
outcome Let Russia. it is added, not give
way TO excitement, but look forward cheer
fully. Fresh troops are arriving uninter-
ruptediy. The Siberian soldiers have a
splendid appearance. They are greatly SUI
perior TO the troops from the central Rus
sion provices.
Lao Yang is packed with supplies.
1.-The Russian commanders do not believe
the enemy will prove very energetic They
think the Japanese move against Port Ar
thur was ruse and that their chief attack
Is intended to be made upon Liao-Yang-