Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-06-02

was IN pIOSIcSS, 10 NulCn lue DlS guns
of the Japanese squadon lent noisy
chime. At six O'Clock the atmosphere
had cleared up sufficiently for the ma
val craftsmanship to work effectively.
For three hours the Smelling from
bay and shore, replying from the forts.
continued without interruption, and
then the Russian fire abated.
The cessation of the firing on the
hill was the signal for a forward
movement of the troops below, and the
attacking batteries changed their posi-
tions to secure better ranges.
In the main attack the japanese ar
tillery continued Smelling Nan Shan
hill, seeking to destroy entanglements
and otherwise clear the way of the in
fantry, but every time the infantry
advanced the awful Russian fire drove
them back.
Regardless of Casualties.
In the meantime the Russians had
reinforced their right under cover of
two field batteries previously with
drawn from Nan Shan, with fresh in
fantry, whose fire enfiladed a consid-
cradle portion of the entire Japanese
line
Very critical at this time was the
situation for Gen. Oku's forces, for
which the wavering of the line under
the reinforced fire of the Russian in
fantry came the reports from the jap
anese batteries that AMMUNITION was
almost exhausted.
Gen. Ouk reports that he knew he
could not hope to continue the battle
much longer, SO decided to make an
assault in force, regardless of casual
ties. Then the artillery opened fire
with the remaining ammunition. and
the first division courageously assault
ed the Russian center, only to be beat
en- back.
During this time the fourth regiment
artillery had been pounding the Rus
sian left. Suddenly the Japanese
squadron began pouring shells into the
Russian left, and its noisy awakening
was succeeded by the onslaught of the
fourth division on the demoralized left
wing of the defenders, and the victory
was won.
Beaten Forces Reiterated.
The beaten forces, badly shattered
retreated toward Port Arthur, explod'
ing the T~afangchen magazines as they
retired. A detachment of Japanese in:
fantry pursued the %retreating Russians
far into the night.
Gen. Oku estimated that the force Of
the enemy consisted of one line divi-
sion and marines.
Gen. Oku telegraphs his opinion
that the Russians intended to cheek
the japanese advance at Nan Shan, il
order to protect Port Arthur.
Beside the big guns, a miscellaneou!
assortment of Russian property was
captured.
Gen. Oku concluded his report by
heartily thanking the navy for its co
operation. The japanese captured {
number of Russian officers and men.
NO ATTEMPT 80 DISEiIsE.
St. PETERSBURG Admits lie Forcing
of hwang-Vung Means Much.
st. Petersburg, May 29.-There is NJ
attempt here to disguise the fact tina
the successful forcing of the neck O
Kwan-Tung peninsula puts a practica
end to resistance to the enemy unit
he reaches the actual fo%rtification!
around Port Arthur. Although there
are many strong positions in the more
than rs miles before the perimeter o.
the fortress is reached, THE AU'
THORITIES ADMIT THAT THE
RUSSIANS CAN OFFER LITTLE RE
SlSTANCE, and must retire with.
in the fortress and undertake to de
fend themselves against a siege. Meth
err the admiralty nor the general stat
has any direct information. Like the
outside world, the admiralty and gen
eral staff are dependent entirely upor
the enemy for news. Native reports
which may be of same value, are, how
ever, expected shortly.
While there is no disposition tt
question the main facts sent out of
ticially from Toxic, some unofficial re
ports from Japanese sources are be
ing received with caution. The i'm
| possibility of holding the advance posi-
tons around Kin Chou in the face Of
overwhelming odds has all along beer
admitted, but on account of the char
acter of the position, as well as it:
%defenses, the general staff can not bu
believe that the defense must have
been heroic, and that the position.
were only taken by a display of des
perate courage and at a frightful cost
The early news was received in
calm spirit by both the public and thu
newspapers, BUT IF THE LATEST
REPORT THAT THE JAPANESE
CAPTURED so GUNS is CON
FIRMED, it is sure that the effect will
be much deeper, and is certain to b.
considered a severe blow. Until tina
report arrived the feeling was tina
the Russians had retired in good OF
der; but if this number of guns wa
taken, it will put a different CON
pleXion upon things, though it is con
ceivable here that if the Japanese or
Grating feet landed forces at San-Shi
Li-Phu and Talienwan, and got in tn
ear of the Russian positions, tn
abandonment of the guns might hav
become necessary. This view, how
eysr, will hardly diminish the exten
of the disaster.