The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-02
JAPS ARE REPORTED
INSIDE PORT ARTHUR
Take Position Only a Mile Out.
side, and Are Pressing
On.
sLAv SHIPS BUSY AGAIN
Holding Up of British Steamer
Causes England to Forbid Coal
ing Privilege to Belligerents
Worries London.

ing Privilege to Belligerents
Worries London.
Chefoo, Aug. 25.-A junk, which left
Lao III promontory on the night of Au-
gust 81. has just arrived here. She re-
ports that the Japanese have succeeded
in occupying Anteshan fort as we'll
as another fort, probably Etseshan,
about mile southwest of Anteshan.
They have driven the Russians from
the parade ground (Which lies about
two miles north of the harbor}. They
have destroyed two forts at Chaochan-
ko, which is within the eastern FORTH
cations, and they have advanced to a
point near Chaochanko. This news
confirms information received here pre-
viously, and which the local Japanese
We're not inclined to believe.
St Petersburg Aug. 25.-With all
Russia hanging breathlessly on the fate
of Port Arthur, even such national
event as the christening OF the czare-
witch is robbed of much of the promi-
hence which would otherwise be ac-
corded it, and st. Petersburg is dim
and silent, with no sign of festlylty.
Although the fairylike grounds OF Pc
terhof are gay with flags and decora-
tons in readiness for tomorroW's cele-
bration and though the great palace is
filled with distinguished guests, the
scene resembles one of weighty signifi-
canoe rather than that of merrymakers.
st. Petersburg is filled with sinister
rumors of Port Arthur's straits me
superstitious are predicting the fall OF
the fortress on the day of the baptism
of the cZareVitch, but this is attrib-
n n n a That several reverSeS
have occurred on Russian fete days.
1t is reported that a message was re-
ceived from General Stoessel which was
sent from Port Arthur on the night OF
August % by way of Chefoo saying that
a desperate assault by the japanese
had been in progress during the pre-
vous forty-eight hours. No confirma-
ton of this report can be had.
While the general staff does not con-
ceal its anxiety, the best military au-
thorities have not abandoned the hope
that General Stoessel will be able to
hold out.
Chefoo, Aug. 25.--According to Chi
nese arriving from Port Arthur by
junk, the Japanese are holly pressing
the Russian center along the railway
and the Russian right in the vicinity Of
the Japanese had occupied Taipangtza,
a mile from the city, and penetrated
along the railway to General Stoessel's
residence on August 81.
AS this report should indicate that
Port Arthur had all but fallen, the
Japanese expert attached to the local
consulate received the information with
great reserve. The Chinese report that
a Russian warship was hit by shell
recently and sunk in the harbor.
Tientsin, Aug. 25.-Lloyd's agent at
Newchwang reports the following:
THE Russians are OBTAINING produce
from the interior. Lao Yang Is ex-
pected to fall shortly. Newchwang and
the country under Japanese jurisdic-
ten Is progressing wonderfully"
London, Aug. 25.-The Evening News
Chefoo dispatch announces the Japan
csc captured the chair fort Of the
Port Arthur defenses yesterday, after
tremendous attack.
The Evening News dispatch is sim
: repetition Of the announcement
the capture Of Itchan, or Etseshan,
known as the CHAIR fort"
Toxic. Aug. 25.-The Japanese be
lieve that the crew OF the Russian
island Of Sakhalin, when the warshtp
had been beached after her encounter
with the Japanese. The number of
survivors is not known.
Washington, Aug. 25.-The state de
partment has cabled Minister Conger
at Peking, Consul Goodnow at Shang-
hal and Consul Fowler at Chefoo, a re-
quest that they report as soon as pos
slble the facts concerning the situation
at Shanghai. 1t Is believed instruc-
lions have either been sent or will be
sent to Rear Admiral Stirling, to CO.
operate with the minister and consuls
in protecting American interests in the
treaty ports.
Toxic, Aug. 25.-The Japanese cruiser
Tsushima alone defeated the Russian
cruiser Novik. The first engagement
occurred Saturday. The Japanese pro-
tected cruiser Chitose finished the de-
struction of the Russian ship Sunday.
The Tsushima received projectiles
through two bunkers. but has been re-
paired and is again in fighting trim.
The Novik is ashore at Korsakovsk an
chorage, her hull seriously damaged.
Details of the engagement reached the
navy yard today.
Durham, Natal, Aug. 25.-The captain
of the British steamer Comedian has
lodged protest against the action of
the Russian auxiliary cruiser Smolensk
in stopping the steamer and examining
her papers on Sunday.
Russians Again Selling Ships.
London, Aug. 25.--The news that the
Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smol
enski is again stopping British vessels
leads the London newspapers to ques-
ton the value of the assurances which
Premier Balfour announced had been
given by the Russian government, that
the st. Petersburg and the Smolenski
would no longer be used as cruisers.
According to dispatches from Durham.
Natal. the Smolenski was supposed to
he watching for the British steamer
ormley, which left New York on July
3, bound for Fusan with a cargo of
railway material. The Ormley left
Durham August 20. Just before the
steamer Comedian was stopped. and So
escaped.
All the morning papers make editor.
'al comments OF the Incident.