Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

warShipS, with the result that four OF the
japanese ships were sunk during the at
tack.
London, June 6.-The Standards Tien
Isln correspondent reports that the Rus
sian forces are being withdrawn grad
ually northward, the Russians being
aware that a strong force Of japanese is
gathering in the passes northeast Of Muk-
den.
The Daily Talegraph's Tien Tsin cor
respondent wires:
-Four thousand Russians belonging to
Gen. Stackelbergs bridage on May 81
attacked 1900 japanese occupying po-
sition five miles south of Wafangtien.
The Russians were repulsed, losing 200
killed and 400 wounded. The Japanese
lost more than 100 killed"
Tien Tsin, June 6-Heavy firing was
heard at New Chwang this morning
coming from the direction of Lao Yang.
The Russians have evacuated Sin Min
Tung (about thirty miles west of Muk-
dem and its vicinity. 1t is said that the
troops which were at Sin Min Tung are
joining troops on the road to Mukden.
Nothing is known at New ChWang of
the japanese movements.
Toxic, June ell a. m.-The destroyer
fleet engaged in watching Port Arthur
from the eastward reports that at TAO
p. N. on June 4. Russian gunboat of
the Giliak type was seen to explode and
sink near Chentao Shan.
The vessel, with another gunboat,
destroyer, and other steamers, was evil
IDENTIFY clearing the vicinity of mines.
When the explosion occurred the others
hurried back into Port Arthur.
Vice Admiral Togo expresses the opin-
ion that the explosion was caused by
Japanese torpedo. The name of the gun
boat destroyed is unknown, but it had
been seen before upon several occasions
by the japanese, acting as guardship at
the mouth Of the harbor.
Prospects for Severe Battle.
ST. Petersburg, June 6.-The military
attache of a frst-class power has tele-
graphed here that Gen Kuropatkins
headquarters staff has moved forty miles
south Of Lao Yang, to a point between
Hal Cheng and Dashitschaio.
Kuropatkin's move is considered to pos
sibly foreshadow severe fighting in the
northern part of the Lao Tung peninsula.
but /, it is a mistake to assume that his
action involves a change in the position of
the Russian main army, which, according
to the best information, remains at Lao
Yang.
Relief Army Advancing.
Kuropatkin has been subjected to con-
siderable pressure to help relieve the ten
sion at Port Arthur. AS cabled to the
Associated Press Saturday he sent sew.
see what could be done to impede the
Japanese operations. This force, which
there is best reason to believe, falls far
short Of three divisions, not exceeding
10000 men at the most, is reported to be
advancing on the peninsula
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quarters train, which is constantly at his
disposition. His trip may be only for the
purpose of personally examining the stu
alton.
japanese officers Promoted.
Toxic, June G.-Vice Admiral Togo
and Admiral Yamamoto, minister Of the
navy. have been promoted to the rank
Of kaigun taisho, the highest rank in
the navy. Lieut.-Gens. Okasawa, Ha-
segawa, Nogi, Nishi and Kodama
have been made generals. Okasawa
IS the Emperor's chief aide de
camp. Hosegawa commands the in
perial guards division. Nogi is not as
signed, but probably will be given an
important command. Nishi commands
the second division, and Kodama is vice
chief Of the general staff and with Gen.
Euhushima, is largely entitled to the
credit for the organization and transpor-
tation Of the army and the conduct of
the war. The promotions are all in
recognition Of services.
Rear Admirals Saito, Uriu and Dewa
have beef promoted to the rank of vice
admiral. Saito is vice minister of ma
rlne and member of the imperial head
quarters staff. Uriu is commander of
the squadron which sank the Variag and
Koritz and which participated in several
Of Admiral Togo's operations. Dewa is
a squadron commander under Togo and
n mt IN hn out Anil
operations, including the Turing Of the
Russian battleship Petropavlovsk over
the japanese mine field.
Burn Korean Villages.
Seoul. Korea, June 5.-Delayed in
transmission. 1.-The japanese consul at
Gensan wires that during a skirmish
which took place on the Sd inst. thirty
japanese soldiers and one lieutenant were
killed and three men were severely
wounded. The Russians in retreating
burned a number of Korean villages.
Natives Attack Cossacks.
The natives, seiziug old fintlocks and
weapons of all sorts, attacked the Cos
sacks, killing two and wounding several.
now at Gensan. The merchants there
have not left.
Hear the Japs Lose Big Boat.
Chefoo, June e. p. m.-The Russian
consul here has received news that a
large Japanese vessel has been sunk by
a mine off Talienwan. The news has
not been confirmed.
Battle Near Port Arthur.
Chefoo, June eli a. ma Japanese
correspondence from Dalny confirms the
reported advance Of the Japanese army
on Port Arthur. The correspondent
states that there are fifteen miles be-
tween the Japanese and Port Arthur, in
stead of seven as reported by the Chi
nese. The Japanese army is advancing
along both coasts. It is said that the
peninsular division on the east coast
fought q battle within fifteen miles OF
Port Arthur June 3. The result of the
battle has not yet been learned.
Probably Merchantmen.
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