The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-03
JAPS HAVE
REPAIRED
RAILROAD

Gen. oku's headquarters in the field,
oct 2, via Fusan. Corea, Oct 3.-The
first southbound train over the recon-
structed railway left this morning. carry
ing 400 Japanese wounded 100 sick and
90 wounded Russian prisoners enroute to
Japan.
The men are practically the last OF the
Japanese wounded at the battle OF I.iao
Yang The hospitals are now devoted
10 those suffering from bert bert and
other diseases.
The positions OF the japanese armies are
unchanged.
Thousands OF fresh Japanese soldiers are
arriving
CRUISER BAYAN SIGHTED.
Shanghai. oct "a Russian warship
supposed 10 be the armored cruiser Bay
an, OF the Port Arthur squadron. is re-
ported 10 have anchored off Gutzlaff
island, In Hangchau Bay. Two tugs have
proceeded thitser TO bring her to Shan
ghai
RUSSIAN STEAMER SUNK.
Toxic, Oct. S-The navy department re-
ports the destruction of another Russian
steamer used i'm clearing mines at the en-
trance OF Port Arthur harbor.
The steamer struck a mine on Septem-
ber % and sank
Navy officers express the opinion that
the Russians are suffering from a short
age Of small steamers useful I'm clearing
mines.
The reported loss Of a japanese gum
boat south Of Liaotung peninsula by strik-
Ing a mine has not been officially verified.
SroESSEL PRAISES TROOPS.
Chefoo. Oct 3.-An official report from
Cen Stoessel. dated Sept %, reached
ort OF the repulse of the Japanese at
tack on Port Arthur. which began Sept.
l9 and ended Sept %.
The fighting was OF an extremely Sc
we're character. The Japanese having re-
tired, Gen. Stoessel issued the following
proclamation:
Glory Thanks to Cod Glory to our
heroic garrison. Glory to Illman Sychafr
ana Poggorsky-heroes all Thanks TO
our valiant volunteers who routed the
enemy from the trenches, destroying
them God has permitted to repulse the
enemy. Praise TO God.
The volunteer referred to by Gen. Stoes-
sci were made up OF regulars called upon
TO take high hill which had been cap
tured by the japanese.
From semi-official sources II is learned
that the attack began on the 18th, along
the whole line and lasted four days. va
rious positions changing hands many
times.
The high hill mentioned was a very
portant position to the Russians. The
Japanese attacked repeatedly day and
night finally occupying the position on
the night OF Sept. %. after suffering very
severe losses. The attempt to retake
this hill being extremely hazardous, Gen
eral Stoessel refused to issue the order,
but called for volunteers. Everybody call
ed upon responded, whereupon a requisite
number OF men were selected Lieutenant
Peggorsky and Captain Sychaff leading
them. Soldiers and officers alike carried
grenades explosive shells weighing from
two 10 six pounds. which are thrown by
hand), and with them they attacked the
the Japanese temporary fortihcations and
drove the latter from all their positions.
Several mines were exploded during the
general battle, causing severe losses.
The Russians calculate that the total
japanese losses for the four days fight
ing reach 10000 men.
GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
ST. Petersburg oct 3.--Lieut. Gen.
Kleigels governor general OF Kleff, has
been granted leave Of absence and there
Is strong reason 20 believe that this IL
TO his supersesslon as he be-
longs distinctly 10 the Won Plehve regime |
He was formerly prefect OF police OF St |
The recent report that tho battleship !
Orel was damaged turns out 10 be untrue !
She touched sand bar, but got of under |
Ler own steam. The admiralty says that |
not even a nlnte was injured