The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-10-15
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Marshal oyama has met General Kuro-
patkfn's advance with i general adj
vance Of the main strength ct his
force along a broad 'front.'
The opposing forces were in touch
yesterday. Besidesthis direct movement
the Russians are attempting to strike
the japanese right at two points widely
separated.
A considerable force of Russians
which was sent across the Taitse rtv-
er, th1rty-f1ve miles east Of Liaoyang
has apparently. been isolated by the
japanese cutting it's rear, and the re-
port of it's defeat or capture is ex-
pected.
The following report from the head
quarters Of General Kuroki's right ar
my was received today:
General kuroki's Report.
ION the morning of Oct 8, body of
the enemy crossed the Taitse river from
the north at Weiningying toward Chi
aotato and entrenched between Chiao-
tato and Bensibu. It's strength was one
brigade of infantry and 1000 cavalry
with two guns. East of Bensihu on
the right bank Of the Taitse the enc
t"J s>fclSt III was 1HcIedseu ~ one
brigade of infantry and 1900 cavalry
with eight guns. The enemy in the d.
rection of Ia pass consists of a mixed
brigade. There Is one regiment of in
fantry at Menoruapo and another at
Pachiatsu, both of which are advanc-
ing south. Their rear seems to be sup
ported by forces Of some strength
Report From Nodzu.
General Nodzu's center army tele-
graphs as follows:
ION the morning of Oct. 9 the enemy,
one division strong, held line stretch
ing from Chenhau Chatien to Panshi-
apao and Luitunkow On the after
noon of Oct. 8. a column Of the enemy
advanced southwark from Luitunkow
along the railroad. His advance has
reached to the south of Wulichiah. AL
so from Luitunkow there has advanced
body Of Russian infantry consisting
of three battalions which seem to be
strongly supported.
The line Of the enemy advancing
along the railroad is five miles long,
and its rear is not visible.
"A body of the enemy is posted in
the hills east of Panchiapao.
AT 2 o'clock on the afternoon of the
9Th. two regiments of Russians entered
upon Luihotsu and regiment of Rus
sian cavalry entered low Luihotsu.
They advanced to Sha otakou. The en-
emy's whole strength, one division, is
advancing toward our 'front.'
The headquarters Of General Oxu's
left army, telegra phing on Oct. 9, says:
THE enemy does not show much &C
tivity, His main strength appears to
be posted near Luitunkow and Sun
chiatai."
Field Marshal Oyama, telegra phing
on Oct 8, says:
"Our right has despatched a detac
ment to reinforce the garrison at Chi
aotao.
"since Oct. We have been attacked
at sfenchuang. To meet the forces OF
the enemy that have appeared at Ben
shuttle garrison there has been rein
forced
Center and Left Engaged.
"A battle is progressing, but no par
tlculars regarding 1t have been receiv-
ed. The center and left are still fight
ing.
1T is my purpose to assume the Of
fensive on the 10th, before the enemy
succeeds in concentrating his force on
the left bank of the Hun river, and to
mus attack the enemys main
strength"
Reporting on Oct 10, General Kuroki
says &s:::> u Ill.,. ~ t.. ~
noinunica ton ha "a been established
with our detac hnent ?at Benstr,hu. Our
detachment fought against superior
strength for twelve hours. The most
severe engagement was near Bensihu.
An our positions were successfully
held.
AT Weiningying the Russians have
one brigade
"A large column of the enemy reached
Tie pass on the ninth.
The Russian strength at Tumentsu
Is one brigade.
Last night the Russians attempt
ed close attack against our nos;tion
and We replied with, a portion Of our
force. 11
"Reinforcements from our army
reached HuoIinchia at O'Clock on the
AFTERNOON Of the 9th. A portion reached
Bensihu at night and another portion
occupied Tumentsu.
1.-THE Russians are assembling ~
Plndhankou and Tavunon