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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
FIGHTING At FORTRESS.
Russians Strong Defence - Itse-
Shan Not Tendble.

Che-Foo, Aug. 27.-The latest reports re-
ceived from Port Arthur are to the effect that
the japanese in their attack on the night of
August - captured Poyodo. fort midway be-
tween Taku-Shan and the eastern defences. and
reduced another fort Immediately east Of tbs
railway. Poyodo mounted only two small guns
when the Russians were in possession of It
The assault preceded by heavy artillery
fire from Ta,xu-Shan. where the japanese have
big naval guns. The Russians lost considerably
before they were compelled 10 retira. The fort
was not occupied by the japanese. 1t is be-
hind moat which the japanese in no instance
have been able TO cross.
Recent arrivals here who were in Fort Arthur
late as August "a believe that the Russian
resistance will prove successful for some time
yet They explain that the japanese are unable
to occupy Itse-Shan fort. They tented con-
stantly in attempting 10 do so. and in the mean
while. by tremendous labor. raised the summit
Of smaller hill behind it to the level of Itse-
Shan by means OF sandbags
There they mounted guns, which assisted ma
terially in the reduction of the fort east OF the
railway. This fort is the northernmost of the
eastern defences. and. with other positions re-
duced or occupied. renders the Japanese position
in the vicinity OF the railroad threatening to the
Russian hopes II is obvious that the japanese
expect TO enter Port Arthur from the north.
Confirmation has been obtained OF the an
noUncement made in these dispatches Au-
gust Is 10 the effect that the japanese drove
the Russians from their positions at Louisa Bay
and Pigeon Bay, the Japanese vanguard. num-
bering from I'VE hundred 10 six hundred men.
penetrating into the fort situated on the highest
hill OF the Lao-Teai range, the southernmost OF
the Kwan-TUng Peninsula, and incidentally
capturing an incompleted battery the west
shore OF the Lao-Teai Promontory. They then
retired. The japanese feet during the attack
made q demonstration against the main Lao
Teal fort.
II is also confirmed that the Japanese ST.
fenced small fort Golden Hill.
The Japanese line on the west is approximate
~. according 10 the advices received here. three
and half miles from the European, new
town. where there has been no con1agration.
although there have been many single fires
When the last refugees left Port Arthur there
was little firing.
The strength Of the garrison is now estimated
TO be fifteen thousand efficient men.
On August % the Russians arrested four Jap
anese spies within the fortress and shot them.
No Chinese. except outbound servants. are OIL
lowed in the European town. the Russians be-
ing afraid of spies.
Since August u the Russian shipz have not
been firing shells. On August % a japanese
shell fell in the dockyard. causing some damage
Only the Chinese shops OF Port Arthur are do
ing business. The lack Of vegetables is severely
felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
THE RUSSIAN POSITION STRONG.
Fresh Men and Guns Arriving-Ayama at
Hai-Cheng.

Moukden (undated).-The Associated Press
correspondent here made the round Of the Rus
sian positions in front OF Liao-Yang Just before
the Japanese began their advance The Rus
slams. the correspondent says. have sem-circle
Of splendid positions from An-Shan-Chan to
Moukden. Fresh troops and guns are arriving
continuously and the Russian force is stronger
than ii, has been at any previous time since the
beginning of the war. The arrival OF fresh
European troops has increased the enthusiasm
of the men. who are tired of retreating.
The road and the railway between Liao-Yang
and Moukden are crowded with transports OF all
sorts.
1t is said that Chinese regular troops assisted
the bandits In the fight north Of Moukden on
August %.
1t is reported that Marquis oyama, command
er in chief of the Japanese forces in Manchuria,
arrived at Hai-Cheng on August %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
JAPAN'S VICTORY FEARED.
France Sees Danger in Russian
Defeat IN the East.

Paris. Aug 27.-There Is a strong official
opinion growing here that France. Great Britain
and the United States should stand firmly TO-
gether to avert the increasing danger of Japan s
victory being great that she may become the
dominant power in the Far East. leading
official said:
Japan is making terrible sacrifices Of men
and money with the prospect OF securing an
overwhelming victory. This sacrifice is so
great and the victory correspondingly great
that it threatens TO give Japan most weighty
position in the Far East. such as no one an
ticipated when the war began. Therefore the
war no longer concerns Japan and Russia, but
ali the countries having interests In the Far
East particularly Great Britain, France and the
United States, who should together adopt means
to stop the before either party secures such
oversha downing victory as to make her IN
contestably master Of the Far East.
The foregoing statement was made in the
highest French quarters il the earnest hope
that 1t would attract the serious consideration
OF American public men and officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
CzAR's AID TO SUFFERERS FROM WAR.
Scholarships Founded Out of Private Funds
for Children of Soldiers.

St. Petersburg. Aug 27.-An imperial decree
has been published directing that. IN commemo-
ration OF the Czarevitch's birth. sum OF money
shall be assigned from the imperial prtvy purse
sufficient to found one hundred scholarships
These are to be divided equally between naval
end military educational establishments. The
Scholarships are to be named after the Emperor
and Empress and awarded to children Of de-
serving soldiers and sailors killed or wouIsled in
the
The decree also directs that the administration
Of the imperial estates shall devote the annual
interest accruing from the sum Of S10o000o for
the support. in the OF the whole imperial
family of families Of soldiers and sailors. The
money is to be used preferably for the educat ton
of their children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
JAPANESE DRIVEN BACK.
Unable to Hold Position Captured
at T'unsinpu.

Iaao-Yang. Aug. 27.-The action Of August 26
Mt Tunssnpu, four miles southwest OF Liam
Dian-Sizn, continued half day with varying
success The japanese occupied the Russian
position, but were subsequently forced to retire
The Japanese batteries opened the fight at dawn
with furious fire Of shells. which destroyed
THasinnu. believing. mistakenly, that the VII
lage concealed a large force Of Russian re-
serves
The japanese column advanced under cover OF
The bor1bardnlent but was checked by the Buri-
at Cossacks. who were concealed in the fields
Chinese corn The Buriats behaved splendIdly
standing off the japanese attack for three hours.
but then were forced TO retire in the face OF
strong japanese achievements and rhe big
shells thrown by the latters howitzers.
The Russian batteries then opened FIRE for the
3irst time. and the Russian infantry supporting
the Cossacks swept forward and reoccupied the
position, silencing the japanese guns.
The. Russian losses were two officers and
eighty men wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
SHOP REBUILT IN A SINGLE DAY.


Paterson. N. j., Aug. 81 (SpeciaD.-Employes
NJ the P s. Van Kirk Lumber Company volun-
teered each to give one day of his time TO build
a new carpenter shop to take the place OF one
DESTROYED by fire. 1t was decided to make an
effort 20 erect the building. 81 by 81 feet. and
two stories high. in one day. To-day was the
time fixed and at o'clock $50 carpenters began
work. It was lively scene. but there was no
confusion. the men being divided into gangs.
each having certain part OF the work to do.
First was the erection of the frame. and as soon
as there was enough OF this up gang started
putting on the siding BY noon the first story
was IN and before o'clock the structure was
inclosed and rooted and ready for occupancy
with the exception of the window frames. word
having been received that these could not be
shipped until Monday
workmen to a chowder In celebration OF the
barn raising"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
4 NEW RUSSIAN AKIN Z.
Reported Plan to assemble a Second
Great Force at M0ukden.

Berlin, Aug. ga dispatch to the "Tageolatt
from ST. Petersburg says the Russian govern
rnent has decided to assemble second great
army in Manchuria consisting of three or -FOUR
corps under the command Of General Baron
Kaulbars OF General Soukhomlinoff. Its head
quarters will be at Moukden. The object OF this
step is TO meet the situation that Will arise
should Port Arthur fall. thus releasing the Pc
sieging army for operati ons northward The
"Tageblatts' correspondent names the various
commands out OF which the army will be
formed. and says he believes that more rapid
transportation of troops will be possible owing
TO the approaching completion Of the railway
around Lake Baikal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
THE DIANA STILL AT SAIGON.
No Orders Sent to Russian Cruisers-Missed
by Nine Torpedoes

Saigon. Aug. 27.-The Russian cruiser Diana
which arrived here on August 20 with a shell
hole below her waterline. received In the naval
battle off Port Arthur on August TO- has not
received instructions from the government at
St Petersburg TO disarm or repair her damages,
which are slight. One japanese shell killed an
officer OF the Diana and three men. and
wounded twenty-three others. The cruiser tried
TO reach Shanghai. but encountered some Jap
torpedo boats. which discharged nine tor
pedoes without effect at the Diana
This officers OF the cruiser say that General
Stoessel will never surrender Port Arthur.
When the Diana left the harbor General Stoes-
eel had forty thousand men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
THREE MONTHS SIEGE IN SIGHT.
Lieutenant McCully's Estimate of Port
Arthur's Defences.

LiSo-Yang, Aug. 27-LieutenaEt Newton A.
Mccully, OF the American navy. who arrived
here yesterday after three months observation
Of the siege at Port Arthur. says:
l am firmly convinced that the fortress can
hold out another three months. There is plenty
Of ammunition and not a shot Is wasted but
whenever the Japanese mount guns too near the
fortress the Russian heavy artillery is brought
into play and quickly dismantes the enemy's
siege pieces.
Lieutenant McCully bestows the highest praise
upon the Russian garrison for its heroism and
fortitude. lie adds that there now ia the great
est difficulty and danger in leaving OF entering
Port Arthur. The sea is swarming with junks
manned by Chinese bandits. who make it their
business TO intercept blockade runners and sur
render them to the japanese. The japanese are
SAID 10 pay according TO the Importance OF the
prisoner IL is stated that ore Russian officer
recently persisted while lighting the bandits
rather than surrender.
Lieutenant MccuIiy is proceeding to Viadi-
vostok. where he will join Viceroy Alexieff's
staff and also meet his British colleague Lieu
tenant Ayers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
4 LULL IN THE FIGHTING.
Nogi's Forces Resting-Great Battle
Erpected at Lao Yang.

Toxic. Aug. PHO tidings OF definite char
Hcter frcTn Port Arthur or Lieo-Yang have
reached the public to-day.
TX is understood that q lull followed the 6es-
perate fighting of the earlier half Of the week
at Port Arthur TO allow the tired men TO rest
arrange the plan Of attack and complete prep
Erations for pressing the attack home. The
japanese guns continue TO shell the defences Of
the fortress, but the majority OF the forces are
not engaged
The public. which has been confidently await
Ing the fall Of the fortress daily for the last
month is disappointed at the delay Much re-
greet is expressed at the heavy losses but the
nation is unwarering in its grim discrimination
10 manner and harass Port Arthur until il falls
r ana Is prepared TO pay the cost. however heavy
it may be-
The belief is growing here that a great and
decisive battle win be fought at Liao-Yang.
. ''saeral kuropatkin. who mad an opportunity
70 abandon the town and 70 remove the bulk Of
MS stores and the majority OF his army from
: that place. evidently has chosen 10 remain and
give battle. He has concentrated his forces ana
'ntrenched carefully.
The county is drying up speedily after the
'crrent4al rains. and as soon as IL is possible TO
resume operations the japanese may be count
Sd upon TO act vigorously and aggressively
wherever tbs conditions permit.
Confidence is felt here that the JapanesA conn
Tan5er IN chief In the field Field Marshal Mar
quis Oyama, with his splendid united armies
VIII -outgenersl General Kuropatkin and force
MN 10 give battle on al least two of his fronts
II Is reported here that General Oku hepan
the attack upon the Russians al An-Shan-Chan
yesterday. AT the same tine that General Kurokt
began 70 attack them At An-Ping
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
Il THREAT FROM JAPAN.
Posoers Warned of Action If Askold
Is Not at Once DiSarmed.

Washington Aug 27-Japan has addressed a
note to the powers. informing them that unless
Russia forthwith disarns her warships IN
Shanghai Japan will be forced to take whatever
steps she deems necessary to protect her in
terests Mr. Takahra, the Japanese Minister.
called at the State Department to-day and left
with Mr. Adee. the Acting Secretary OF State,
the communication of the Toxic government
Mr.. Takahira said tonight:
While Japan sincerely hopes that the reported
intention OF Russia to disarm the Askold and
the Grozovoi, at Shanghai, will promptly be ex-
ecuted. my government has felt that II was ad-
visa bic TO inform the powers what must neces-
sariiy be its attitude in the event that the dis
armament Of the Russian ships is delayed. The
conditions at Shanghai peculiar, because of
the many International interests there. and my
government is DESTROYS Of giving these interests
every consideration
My government has not indicated IN it's note
TO the powers what steps will be necessary IL
the Russian ships are not Immediately disarmed.
II should be remembered that the Ryeshitelni
was not completely disarmed when seized by
the Japanese. and under the circumstances her
presence in Che-Foo was exceedingly dsad
vantageous to Japan for military reasons.
When the Minister called at the State De-
partment he spent some time In conference with
Mr.. Adee but the Acting Secretary was careful
not TO disclose the attitude OF this government.
although the Minister assured that the
continuation Of Chinese neutrality was earnestly
hoped for by the United States. The Minister
told Mr.. Adee that Japan had been informed by
China that the Russian ships would be dis
armed. but as far the legation here knew
no official date for this action had been named.
II is understood that note similar 20 that
presented by Mr. Takahira to-day was also de-
hvered al the various foreign Offices by Japan's
diplomatic representatives.
The statement is definitely made here that
Japan is sincerely DESTROYS that China's neutral
ity shall be maintained. The japanese govern
ment however, feels that II China fails to insist
upon the immediate disarmament Of the Russian
ships at Shanghai. her neutrality will have been
violated in manner dangerous 10 Japan's
own military interests that Japan viii be forced
10 take such measures as will effectively removs
from the stage OF activity the Russian ships
which have sought refuge in Shanghai
II State Department circles the opinion Is
pressed that the Russian ships viii soon be dis
armed. and both al the State and Navy Depart
ments advices have been received that the in
cident Is regarded In Shanghai practically
closed. II suggested tonight that the effect
OF Japan's note probably would be TO strengthen
the determination OF the Chinese officials To
maintain neutrality. not only Shanghai. but
at other points where al attempt may bs made
10 violate IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

what e. going to-day. II Is more than prob
able that The japanese have resumed their at
tempt 20 reach Eao-yang The silence on this
point OF the special dispatches filed at LAO
Yang this morning rather confirms this view.
The hottest lighting occurred 81 the valley OF
tbs Ian. q email tributary OF the Tai-Tse.
around Tsegow. place between An-Ping and
IAar-Dia Sian General Kuroki's frs. aim
apparently was to separate the two principal
Russian positions
KURoKrs ARMY DIVIDED.
General Kurosfs army advanced IN three
strong columns one northward along the valley
OF tie Sin6Ehia. tributary OF the Tai-Tse. 40
far SIS Laodintan. whence part OF this force
marched west 10 Mao Pass. threatening An
shan-Chan, the other part pushing up the
stream 10 Tunsinpu. four miles southwest OF
LIAM !an-sian. where IL was stopped cy Gen
eraI guropatkin's cossacks
The second column marched along the high
read and occupied Erdahe. whence the japanese
batteries she:led Lian-Dian-sian. g couple OF
miles northwest, until the fire OF the Russian
GUNS sjlenced Them. Several japanese batteries
were completely oisnnsntled and were abandoned
By their gunaers.
The nghting at Tsesow was Of the most des-
pe-ats description. The Japanese had the ad-
vantage OF the mountainous country. advancing
along a ridge extending from Tantziapudza 10
Eisolindzy. The latter place IL siludleu oh Ia"
high road ten miles southeast of Lao yang
Possession OF this point would render Lian-Dian-
Sian ana An-Ping untenable. 1t is not improo-
sble that General Kurod viii therefore repeat
his attack in this direction.
JAPANESE ADVANCE DETERMINED.
The japanese advance was characterized by
the greatest holiness. ana arouses the beief IN
military circles that either General kuroh has
received considerable achievements or GEN
eral Kuropatkn has sent the greater portion OF
his army north, leaving only couple ofscorps at
IAso-Yang.
The absence OF news OF the japanese move
insnt along the Tai-Tse River. in order TO flank
Laao-Ysng. confirms the latter view, as II would
expose the attackers 10 being cut OF by GeneraI
Kuropatkin's main army from the north
dispatch from General Kuropatkin 10 En-
peror Nicholas. dated August 20. and referring
10 the fighting Of the previous day. says the
japanese then took the offensive only against F,
the troops on the Russian left The strength OF 1
the japanese was estimated at two divisions OF
snfantry with numerous guns. The Russian /
losses, killed or wounded. were about hun /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
CARS MESSAGE TO THE ARMY.

ST. Petersburg Aus. 27.-On August "a the
Emperor teiegraphed to General KuropatSin as
follows:
At the christening OF the CZarevitch the Car
ina and myself requested the army and navy IN
our hearts 10 stand sponsors for h s imperial
hghnesS May God preserve during the Care
vitch's whole life the moral bonds between him
and ali ranks OF the army and navy. from the
commanders TO the soldiers and seamen who are
dearest TO me and to Russia. and who have
proved their love for the fatheTland and the
sovereign Ivy their self-sacrihces and exploits
treme dangers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

ing back on their main positions at night.
The chief artillery engagement was in front OF
Lian-Djan-Sian the Japanese concentrating the
Are of ten batteries and simultaneously advanc-
ing Torintspu. four miles southwest of Liam
Dian-sian They were stopped by CossacKs'
who were afterward reinforced by infantry and
artillery
The japanese resumed the bcmbardment early
on August g. devoting OF their attention
20 Lian-Dian-Sian- The Russian field guns
were very effective. They dismantled thirty-two
Japanese guns mostly mountain pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
WEAKNESS OF THE GARRISON.
Capture OF Part of the Inner Defences Ex-
pected to End Siege.

st. Petersburg Aug. 27.-The rumor that the
Japanese had effected an entrance into Port Ar
thur does not obtain credence at the War Office.
although it is admitted that news has been
received from General Stoessei since August q.
though possibly & telegram reached the EN-
peror just before he started for the Don this
afternoon 1t is pointed out that If the rumor
true it would signify the capture of the
fortress. which would be unable to hold out
against the superior numbers OF the besiegers II
any portion of the permanent defences was lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
RUSSIANS FALL BACK.
outposts on Eastern Front Abandon Posi-
tons at Night

Liao-yang. Aug. 27.-Genersl Kurold has
soineo forces with General Oku in an attempt
TO cut the Russian line east Of Liao-Yang.
The battle OF August % ragged along the east
err front 4 strong Japanese force attacked the
RUSSIAN positions al Mao Pass. eleven miles
east or An-Shan-Shan and at Sandiatse and
dse-Cow. nine miles northeast of Liam Dian
SIAN Nine batteries OF six guns each bonn
harded the Russian outposts
AT these points the combat repeatedly devel-
opeo into hand 70 hand fighting. The Russians
ftnbborniy held the outposts the whole day. fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS AT SEA.
Six Battleships, Four Cruisers and Destroy.
ers in the Fleet Leaving Cronstadt.

st. Petersburg. Aug 27.-The Official list Of the
Russian warships which sailed from Cronstadt
on August rs Is as follows:
The oattleships Souvarof admiral Rogest-
vensky's hagship) Navarin. Sssoi Veliky. Boro-
dino. Alexander III and the Oslabya admiral
VoeIkersam's dagship); the cruisers Admiral
Nakh moff. Dmiti Donsl1ol. Aurora and Almaz
lAdmirai Enquist's hagship). and the torpedo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
ASSAULT MAY BE ABANDONED.
Report Renewed of Plan to Take Port Ar
thur by a Slow Siege

Paris. Aug 27.-The rumored fall OF Port
Arthur is not confirmed in any quarter here
On the contrary. IT is said in government quar-
ters that the information received shows that
the Japanese staff is convinced from the recent
efforts that the taking of the fortress by storm
will probably be impossible. and that the staff
advises the adoption OF plan TO reduce 1t
slowly by siege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
DETERMINED NOT TO SEEK PEACE.
Russian Emperor Puts an End to Rumors
of Mediation.

London. Aug. 27.-The Associated Press learns
regarding the revival OF the rurnors Of media
ton that Emperor Nicholas recently announced
IN the most positive terms that he would not
permit peace negotiations even should Port Ar
thur fall and General Kuropatkin be driven
back to Hardin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
ALL FOR A KETTLE OF TAR

burning kettle OF tar at Pearl and Genre at,
yesterday called out Deputy Chief Kruge. two
battalion chiefs. four engines. two ladder tricks a
water tower and a fire patrol. drew a largecrowd
and made cloud OF smoke that looked asif half
q dozen blocks were ablaze The uremen sid the
tar made more smoke than any fire In Manhattan
in many years The damage was % centA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

boat destroyers Bunny. Bystry, Boedovy. bezup-
retshuy Bodry and Blestiashty -,
navy for transport service four merchantmen
now ar vladyostok, under the names OF GUS
souri, Sungari. Seonga and Mongousay. some
Of them were purchased. and some were conhs-
Gated by the prize court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

LOOK AROUND YOUR OFFICE
and see whnt you lack. There many bargains in
desks. safes and ONCE furniture offered In to-days
rapsr Read the Little Ads. Of the People"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

DO YoU DINE OUT:
Kerera Restaurants that offer pfip- dinner, are
to-day advertised aInonx the Little Ads. Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

THREE WARsHIPs LEAVING BALTIC.
Nyborg. Denmark. Aug. ga Russian
cruiser and two torpedo boats passed here this
morning, going northward.