Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-09-15
FLEEING TO
THE N0RTHWARD.
RETREATiNG RUSSIANS PASS
MUkDEN WITHOUT STOPPING.

Plan to Stay Japanese Advance al
Tie Pass, If Latter Follow--Latter
Not Pressing Now--Losses at Lao
yans--Kuropatkin's Plan Upset.
Russia Unshaken--Port Arthur
Holds Out--6altic Fleet Sails--Rus-
sian Cruiser Enters San francisco
for Repairs.
Following the disaster at Liaoyang. the
Russians have managed 10 effect their re-
treat to Mukden. The movement was not
altogether orderly, and great distress be-
tell the wearied troops. Owing to the de-
struction Of stores and supplies they were
without adequate food. Gen. Kuropatkin
is not holding Mukden in force, but is
moving the bulk OF his army northward,
intending to make a stand at Tie Pass, a
strategic point 40 miles to the northward,
II the japanese continue their pursuit.
The latter have apparently been compelled
70 halt in order 10 rest and bring up sup
plies before following up their victory.
They report their losses in the battle of
Liaoyang at about 1850, and the Russian
at 5000.
Details Of this great engagement show
that it Was among the most desperate en-
counters in history. After Kuroki had
crossed the Haitse, Kuropatkin undertook
10 overwh helm him by concentration, but
Stakelberg failed to perform his task OF
holding the southern japanese armies in
check, and the force be sent TO stop ku-
rori's advance was itself routed, compelling
his retreat.
The Russian army is somewhat demor-
allied and time VIII be required to get ID
into condition for effective fighting. The
japanese are reinforcing Oyama and hope
vet 10 complete kuroLatkin's overthrow
before winter sets In. They have taken
possession Of the Nentai coal mines, that
VIII figure very largely in their favor. The
Russian base VIII nov be Harbin, 400 miles
north Of Mukden.
Russia is characteristically calm in the
face Of her reverses. lt is admitted that
this years campaign has met with failure,
but there is no disposition to ask for peace.
The car saws, ''Mhile we have a man or a
rouble left there will be no talk Of peace"
Very heavy reinforcements will be hurried
to the East. and further preparations made
for prosecuting the war. Japan appears
to appreciate the long task ahead Of her.
Port Arthur still holds out. The fort
ress continues 10 repel all efforts of the
japanese to effect its capture, though lit
tie by little the hesiegers advance.
The Baltic squadron sailed Sunday from
CrOnstadt for the Far East. 1t consists OF
nine battleships, four cruisers and many
torpedo boats and transports, ~ vessels in
all. Whether il will 60 via Cape Horn or
the Suez canal is not announced. Collie
will accompany, and the vessels viii coal
al sea. The question now is, can Port
Arthur hold out until this great fleet ar
rives2 II not, where viii it 60, Nladivos,
tok being ice bound in winter On paper,
this fleet is superior 10 any the japanese
can assemble.
Sunday, an armed transport, the Lena,
OF the Russian navy, came into san Fran
cisco harbor. She had made quick yoy-
age direct from VladivOstok. Her cap
tain claimed that the ships engines were
defective and asked permission to remain
In port until they could be repaired. The
Japanese consul protested at once. Our
will have thorough inspec-
tion made II the Lena is seaworthy or
can be made so within few DAYS she VIII
be ordered to leave; II not she will nave to
be dismantled and remain until the end OF
the war.