Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-03

nm Thursday. with the Russian center
would indicate that at least portion OF
army Vas still on the
south bank Of the river. 1t is not yet
definitely stated that the japanese have
occupied Lita Yang.
Toxic. Sept. 20 A. M.-The fight
ing at Lao Yang was continued until
a late hour, last night. 1t was resumed
at Dawn, today.
The fate of the great bulk of the re-
treating Russian army hinges upon the
bravery and fortitude of it's left flank.
Before falling back Gen. kuropatkln
intended that his left to the eastward
and nOrthward of Lao Yang should be
greatly strengthened in the hope of
checking Gen. KurOki's advance around
his flank and to protect his line OF re-
treat and communication. The great
est portion of this protecting force
seems to have been massed in the
neighborhood of Heiyingtai. II miles
northeast of Lao Yang, where it was
fiercely assaulted by Gen. Kurokl at
IL o'clock, Thursday morning. Inc
result Of this fighting is not known
Nothing concerning the actual occu-
patton of Lao Yang has been received
here. Official dispatches indicate that
the Russians were still in possession
Of Lao Yang, this OFriday) morning.
The list Of casualties in the fighting
before Lao Yang is growing and the
indications are that it will prove 10
be the boodiest battle since the Fran
co-PrusSian war. The calculations OF
casualties must include the losses since
Aug. 49, for the contest has been prac-
tically continuous since then. The
Japanese have already reported over
$4,000 men killed and wounded
Toxic Sept Is p. Mt IS re-
ported here that a confiagration is rag
ing at Lao Yang.
Toxic. Sept. 2.-3 2. M.-The chief of
staff of the center japanese airy. Wen.
Nodzu) telegrapnng, early Friday
morning, reported that the japanese
center was continuing to advance with
the object of taking line from
Shinchiyen to Lao Yang and effecting
a re-junction with the japanese left
commanded by Gen. Cku.
Toxic. Sept. 2-Noon.-A telegram
received here from the chief of stan
in the field indicates that Gen. Oku in
command of the Japanese left army.
gainei the ascendanCy over the Rus
san right and center by midnight
assault.
The japanese gained a foothold near
Hsinlintun. Wednesday afternoon, and
tI,n, Ai..I
Hsinlintun ard the eminenceS to the
west of ShoushanpaO at o'clock,
Thursday morning. after having de-
livered successful night attack which
surprised the Russians.
The artillery captured by the Japan
ese which they are using against Lao
Yang, are described as ten centimetre
guns The number taken is not given.
Toxic, Sept. 2-Admiral HOSeya,
commanding the third japanese squad
ron. reports that last "Wednesday morn
ing number Of vessels came ont from
Port Arthur and engaged in clearing
away mines. The Japanesewatched
their operations from seward.
At 225 u. NJ. n steamer struck 4
mine anu WIS fibN II up ne dlSiStfl
occurred one mile below Chengtung hill
and was plainly visible. The number
of lives lost is unknown.
Toxic. Sept. 10 A. M.-The Rus
slams began to retreat on the right
center from Lao Yang. early Thurs
day. They We're thrown into great con-
fusion while attempting to cross the
right flank of the Tiatse river. The Jap
anese pursued them vigorously and
seized n Russian cannon which they
used to shell the Lao Yang railway
station.
Field Marshal Oyama's right attacked
n heavy force of Russians in the vicin-
ity Of Heiying tai. ~ miles northeast of
Lao Yang at II o'clock. Thursday. His
left began at dawn. Friday, pressing
the Russians toward TaiZho. 1t is
thought he will severely punish the
Russians.
The japanese casualties in the Lao
Yang engagements have not yet been
ascertained officially. 1t is announced
they will not exceed 10000.
Toxic. Sept. 2-Admiral Hosoya re-
ports that the Japanese guardships near
YcntaO south of Sanshanantao, near
Talien bay Sunday and Monday, cap
tured &c Chinese junks. which were at
tempting to carry provisions into Port
Arthur. They We're taken to Talien and
were tried and confiscated. The crew!
were released.
PAINFUL SUSPENSE