Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-13

Toxic, Oct. 13.--It Is reported that
the Russians are retiring along the
sntire front and that the Russian force
at Penhsuhu Is probably enveloped. In
the fight more. guns have been cap
ture by the Japanese.
General Oku has captured twenty
FIVE Russian guns, making n total OF
about thirty Russian guns which have
fallen into the hands of the japanese
since the battle began.
The latest reports from the front
tell Of continued Japanese successes.
An extended report received from
headquarters of the Manchurian ar
mics, a brief summary of which was
published this afternoon, indicated that
the Japanese were generally successful
in the fighting of yesterday and that
all three Japanese armies had gained
decided advantages The operations
designated to isolate and surround the
Russians at Bensihu are progressing
favorably.
The numbers engaged in the struggle
exceed the forces which fought at Liao
Yang. In some places the fighting sur
passes in desperation anything shown
since the war began. The losses are
not indicated, but unquestionably are
heavy.
&~ya no &,nvtrrHn1y'S
erations says: "In the direction OF
Bcnsil1u the enelny's attacks have been
repulsed at all points, Pursuit of the
enemy undertaken by the main force
OF the right and center armies has
progressed remarkably.
Marshal Oyama reporting from the
field Wednesday afternoon expresses
satisfaction at the progress of the op-
orations and the fighting between the
Taitse and Hun rivers, the center and
right OF the armies made substantial
gains. The left of the army was des-
perately struggling to envelop the Rus
sian right.
In the engagement at midnight on
che 11th, the Japanese captured two
neld guns and eight ammunition wag-
ons. Major General Murui was wound
cd and one colonel killed.
Oyama's telegram says: "The state
OF affairs in the direction of Muleden
L. as follows: On the morning of the
12th, the central column of the right
army, at o'clock, occupied Lokoulin
mountain and the northern heights of
Pacheatzu, the left column of the
right army occupied the northern
heights of Shaotaku and continues to
pursue the enemy's central column.
The right army succeeded In occupy
ing Maerh mountain, the central army
Beginning operations from midnight of
the l1th, reached the heights extend-
ing from Sanchiatzu to San Paushih
mountain on the northwest and is
probably pursuing the enemy. The
left army continues to attack the en-
emy along the Schih river and at
Lungwang, Lao and Wulishieh since
last night. but has not yet attained its
object. At present, aided with rein
corcements, the left wing is trying to
envelop the enemy's right flank by
means Of q rear engagement in the di-
rection of Pnhsuhu and the fighting
continues. Judging from the above
state of affairs operations in those die
rections are proceeding favorably to-
day, which is the attainment of our
Rrst object"
Preliminary reports indicate that
the bulk of the steamer Fupings cargo
was ammunition. She flies the Ger
man flag.
Mukden, Oct. 13.-The battle south
of here continued thruout Wednesday
with ever increasing fury. In respect
Of desperateness. bravery and blood
shed it far exceeds even the battle
OF Liao Yang.
Toward evening the Japanese re-
peatedly assumed the offensive. The
fight continues today with unabated
fury and determinations 1t is the
fourth day of the battle.
At field headquarters of the second
Japanese 1t is reported that during
Monday night the Japanese occupied
the hills held by the Russians on right
and center OF the line. the Russians
falling back distance OF three miles.
Tho Japanese infantry advanced with
In $500 yards Of the Russian lines
Tuesday, noon, and defeated the Rus
slams in q fierce counter attack, al