The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-09-03
BROWN MEN TAKE
LAO YANG
MikadO's Troops Force Cen.
kuTOpdtkin to Retreat
in Confusion


from the vicinity OF Lao Yang The
Japs are pursuiqG closely at their heels
and pouring a relentless fire into their
confused columns.
Toxic, Sept. 2.-victory has perched
upon the banners of the japanese sol
diers at last and Japan sees the close of
the bloody struggle near at hand. The
Russians are making another stand. but
the Japs expect an early victory over
them. The Russian soldiers have lost
much OF their munitions of war and cour-
age and the coming struggle viii be the
lightest of the war. The victory was un-
expected early to the japanese SOL
diers. and soldiers and citizens alike are
celebrating the event In the most en-
thusiastic manner. Though the Japan
ese army Is divided 1t entertains no fear
OF the ultimate results.
Toxic rings with shouts and cheers fot
the victory at Lao Yang. Lantern-bear-
ing crowds swing through the streets and
surge around the staff officers shouting
"Banzai."
The details of today's fight are scanty.
1t is only known that at dawn today
General Oku's army was hurled against
the Russian right center on the southern
line and that the Russians were forced
to abandon their line and positions anu
st.k.
results of this pursuit. is that fierce
battle is waged on the eastern line where
General Kuroki is assailing the forces
which has long screened Lao Yang, to-
gether with the abandonment of the Rus
sian right center on the southern line.
exposes the Russian left.
But here the Russian force is so heavy
that 1t may possibly be able TO pro,ecr
and extrieate itself.
The early success was somewhat un-
expected on account OF the strerg h
the Russians and the nature of the de-
fenses. Ii is confidently believe
Field Marshal oyama will press the pur
o. General Kuropatkin the most crush
ing blow possible.
II is believed that his trophies Will
prove valuable. 1t is the opinion here
that the Russians were not able to carry
many guns with them and that they
were forced to abandon or destroy vast
quantities of stores.
st. Petersburg Sept. 2.-The news of
the Japanese occupation of Lao Yang
and the withdrawal of the Russian army
to the right bank of the Taitse river
reached only a small section OF the peo-
caused intense excitement and disap-
pontment. A majority had retired to
rest. believing that the Russian arms
had again been successful and that the
Japanese attacks had been repelled.
The following statement was obtained
by an Associate Press representative
from the war office:
General Kurokrs army crossed in
force to the right bank OF the Taitse
for the Russians TO be in a position to
rerel The bow in this direction.
General Kuropatkin thereupon de-
cided to abandon his position on the left
bank and to concentrate his whole army
on the other side of the river. This po-
sition is strongest, both In character and
decided here
by Withdrawing to this position the
Russian army avoids the danger of be-
ing divided and enjoys the advantage of
compactness.
General KuropatKin's move is not
considered retreat. but rather as the
The withdrawal of the Russians to the
right bank involved the Abandonment OF
Lao Yang. which is situated on the lett
bank The japanese took advantage OF
this to occupy the city. but the sternes,
part OF the lighting is still before them
unless Ku.opatkin decides at the last
ward
II Is more than likely that he will de-
eide to fight to a finish. Cards are an
in his favor. 1t is believed now that he
has the Japanese divided by the river.
thus effectually turning the tables upon
his foe.
St Petersburg. Sept. 2.-Although the
Russians have lost Lao Yang they claim
that the loss was a real victory. BY the