Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-03-05

Russian Cruisers Seen on East Coast
CT kinkwassan--Report Circulated
Among Chinese That Port Arthu,
Had Fallen-Viceroy AlexieH Goes
Into Camp.
Vladlyostock has been blockaded by
a Japanese fleet, according to a Lon
Ion Daily Mail dispatch from Hako-
date. which adds that incoming steam.
ars report Russian cruisers ON the
east coast of Kinkwasan, in the bay
of Sendai. Japan,
Losses by the Japanese.
While the japanese report that their
fleet is still concentrated In the neigh
Jorhood Of Port Arthur, yet eudeavurs
ire beng made to prevent definite in
.ormation from becoming public The
,uryiyors of the sunken transports,
who were landed were not allowed to
see anybody and they will be sent
home.
Inc japanese fleet originally con-
sisted of 16 warships, but two BATTLE
,hips and dispatch boat are now
missing from that number ana from
,wo sources it has been learned that
,wo japanese warships returned to
5asebo in a disabled condition.
The report is being circulated among
Chinese that Port Arthur has fallen.
Vlceroy Alexieff at Mukden.
Viceroy Alexief has arrived at Muk-
len, where he probably viii remain I'M
il the reorganization of the forces
las been completed. He has been liv-
,ng aboard a train, but now viii enter
his headquarters.
The schedule of all regular trains
IA the railway has been annulled. The
Novikrai declares there is great hos
tility in Korea, especially in Chemulpo
lgainst the Japanese protectorate.
AS the campaign progresses it seems
hat the chances are growing simmer
tor great pitched battle between the
| 1eets Of modern battleships for which
The world has long waited, and the war
|
| forces. 1t is believed at Toxic that
'fhe Russians lack the strength to as
sumo the offensive and that they viii
probably stick to Port Arthur logged
| ly to await a sea and land investment.
Whoever wins the war, Port Arthur
will undoubtedly cease to be an i'm
Dortapt base The Notifications viii
probably be dismantled as they are
small and cramped, and however many
guns are defending. it is thought they
re Incapable Of insuring protection.
t is minated that the Russians nave
200 guns mounted at Port Arthur. max
| ing it theoretically one Of the strong
| est forts in the world.
In regard to the opening Of Win,
FOR which United States Minister Alton
has long been pressing, it has been de-
cided to await the formal announce.
ment Of the japanese. whose influence
is row dominant in Korea. Japan I'M
iOubtedly approved and the incident
has a significant bearing on the future
Of Korea, assuming that Japan is tri-
umphant.
On account of Admiral Toga's sue
cesses at Port Arthur the reopening of
the sea to japanese merchantmen and
the revival Of shipping, the Japanese
government does not anticipate that
it will have further need for the aux
liary cruisers America, Maru and
Yawata Maru, and they will be dis
armed and returned to their owners.
Lack Of details Of formations firing
rarges and eyolutions prevents a full
understanding and appreciation of Ad-
miral Togo's tactics. He seems to be
trying to accomplish the maximum de-
struction with the minimum Of expos
nre. He is carefully balancing those
conditions ard relying upon superior
mobility, workmanship and ammuni-
ton.