Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-07

and second divisions, accompanied by
the destroyer flotilla, changed to a
westerly course, while the third diyi-
sion and fourth. destroyer fiotilla head
ed slightly eastward During the
vancouver the Russian flagship APP
peared to the southwark at las. The
Russians steamed up in double COZ
umns. TIE fleet was numerous. but
no living being was visible. The Rus
sian ships seemed to be in good or
der Our ships hoisted the flag OF ac-
ton. the Mikasa signalling:
Action of Destiny.
THE ,testiny of our empire depends
uDon this action You are all expect
ed to do your utmost"
Our men seemed to silently weigh
the significance of this signal.
Battle Opened by Russians.
Our first ANA second divisions
turned to the Russians starboard
while the third division kept in close
touch with The precea4ng two diyi,
sioEs With the Japanese ships pro
ceeding in this order, it was 2:13
when the Russians opened fire The
first two shots fell short Of our line
and It was some minutes later before
we commenced firing. Then the bat
tie was on with firing from both sides.
Forced Against the Coast.
Our destrovprs kept on the port side
OF the main squadron ana in this for
nation we presse., the Russians
against the coast of Kiusiu and they
weIe obliged to change their course to
the east. We also manaeuvered our
ships 80 as to have their bows par
alIei,d to the north side of the Rus
sian line. So the Mikasa of our first
division. which had been leading,
changed to the rear of the line while
the Kasuga headed the line,
Borodno on Fire. #...
The enga cement now became very
fierce. The Borodino was seen to be
on fire. 4 little later the Russians
headed west and we charged our
course accordingly Five ships Of our
second division concentrated tbs cir fire
OF, the B0rodino. Our first division
now began firing vigorously, proceed
/ ing parallel with the Russian line, and
gs we began to press against the head
Of the Russian line orr third division
veercd to the Russian rear, thus en-
welcoming their shirs. The second d.
vision followed 3 course parallel with
the northern side Of the Russians, ana
this movement completed the envelop-
ment
Try to Break Through.
The Russian ships We're seen trying
to break through our destroyer fiotilla,
which intercepted their new course.
This state of development continued
until the following day, with the ships
at varying distances. Thus enclosed
on all sides, the Russians were pow-
erless to escape the circle Previous
instructions had been given the de-
stroyer5 ANA tGrpedoboats To attack
the Russian ships. Following instruc-
tons. 80 destroyers advanced against
a Russian ship, upon which the sec
On division had been concentrating It's
fire. signalling
We are going TO give the last thrus
lie 10 hem
Sunk by Torpedoes.
The Russian ship continued to fight
ami seeing the approaching torpedo
boais directed It's fire ON them In
1aunted. our desroyers pressed for
ward, the Chitose mainline continuing
i it's fire The torpedo tlotilla arrived
within zoo metres of the Russian shiE
and The Shulanus fired the first shot
Two ether torpedoboafs fired one each
The Sharanua received two shells
hui lie other boats were NOT damaged
The Russian ship was completely
sunk,
Still Raging at shutdown.
Sond3wn saw the battle raging furi
ously. Our shells were evidently tell
ing OH the Russians. who showed
signs of confusion Our fifth torpedo
fotila. after destroying the Borodino
followed In the wake Of our second dt
ision, the signal reading:
Something like Russian subma
rinss haze been sighted. Attack
them