Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-17
THE CLASH OF WAR.
Sixty Thousand Killed and wounded
Japanese Want Peace.

Inc combined l0SSeSln the seven Gays
ferocious struggle, which Field Marshal
Oyama SPECIFICALLY designated the "Bat-
lie of the Shakhe River" have reached
the appalling figures OF 60, 600 killed and
wounded, according to the Japanese es-
Inmates. The awful tragedy has not yet
ended, the fighting continuing desper-
alely on the Russian left.
Late advices from Toxic state that the
front of the japanese right and the Gen.
ter armies has become quiet, but on the
front OF the left army fierce cannon
aiding continues. General Kuropatkin
informs the Car under Saturdays date
that the position of his right wing was
for sometime very alarming and that he
had just received q report that consid-
cradle japanese force had crossed the
railroad from west to east.
Advices from Mpkden also indicate
the critical position of large portion Of
the Russian army, the correspondent,
whose dispatch shows evidence Of being
censored stating ''it is now certain that
the army will be able to extricate itself. !"
Before the severe fighting October II
| General Oku's army buried 1000 Rus
slams and General Kuroki s men inferred
$500. Up to andincludihg October II
the japanese army commanded by 0ku
lost 8, 500 men.
General KurOpatkin, just before the
great battle began, said the japanese
were a gallant foe and most correct in
the observance of the rules of
of war. In this respect ne said it was
the most pleasant war in which he had
ever been engaged.
A dispatch from Toxic says there Is a
strong appeal for peace in the appalling
tragedy which is now under enactment
in Manchuria. Even the japanese, TO
whom the great victory is of paramount
importance, seem to be shocked
by the slaughter of their enemies. The
japanese people are receiving the news
from the field of battle calmly. and there
can be heard no shouts in the streets
proclaiming the victory of their nation.
Few flags are displayed. Probably
later on there will be procession, with
the consequent jolifcation, but there
are heard many expressions of opinion
that no demonstration of any kind should
be held.
A prominent japanese said: ave
have won sweeping and decisive VIC
tory, which may prove to be the saliva
ton of our cOuntry's existence, but re-
greet both our own losses and the terrible
slaughter which our forces have inflicted
on the enemy. We regret still more the
necessity which forced US to engage in
this war;"
A member offhe diplomatic corps in
an interview with correspondent said
II believe the world will recoil from the
slaughter of this battle. Every
interest of humanity demands the adj
justment Of the differences between the
two nations and the proclamation of
peace. The situation between the two
belligerents is delicate one but what a |
splendid triumph for diplomacy it
would be if peace could be arranged. |
1t seems to me that the question of
honor is no longer involved. If Russia
feels that such a question is involved,
surely the heroic and successful defense
of Por; Arthur and the valor shown by
Russian soldiers on the fields OF Man
churia should forever determine the
quality of Russian courage. Russians
should remember that the distance d.
viding her strength and the limitations
Of her railway are historical factors in
this war. These factors are generally
known. They are appreciated by
everybody and are not looked upon as
faults"