Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-05
.OY ANA SCREENS MOVES.
Jap Army Not Located by Rus
slams at Gunshu Fass.
TOWN FALLS TO JAPS.
Islanders Occupy Mienhuachieh and the
Northern Heights--On to
Vladivostok.

Toxic, April 3.-Noon.-A part OF the
Kaiyman force drove the Russians from
Mienhuachieh and occupied the village
and northern heights March 81.
The situation in other directions is un-
changed.
Gen. Linevitch Reports.
st. Petersburg, April 3.-Gen. Line
witch, in a dispatch dated April 2, says:
The situation remains unchanged.
"a Russian patrol during the night Of
March 81 surrounded a japanese patrol
consisting Of six dragons in the village Of
Baichanchentse, on the extreme Russian
left. Five of the japanese were killed.
A sergeant was captured
Fighting Expected Soon.
Gunshu Pass [1OS miles north of Tie
Passl, April "a renewal Of fighting is
expected shortly. The concentration Of
the Russian army Is complete with it's
advance lines south of the station Of
Sipinghad, seventyfour miles north
of Tie pass. The japanese are
screening their movements well
is difficult to locate the bulk of their
army. A heavy movement seems to be
in progress on the Russian tanks. The
railroad station at Changtufu, forty to
fifty miles above Tie pass, is occupied
by japanese artillery, but so far as as
of troops.
Cash Chest Found.
A two-wheeled cart of the Russo-Chi-
nese bank, containing more than $780,
600, which was lost during the retreat
from Mukden, has been found, but the
cash chest of the Ninth regiment of ar
tlleTy. which was also lost, is still un-
discovered.
Japs Want Chinese Alliance.
A movement of Chinese bandits led by
Japanese officers through Mongolia in the
direction of Tsitsiher, 300 miles west of
Hardin, has been reported and pressure
is being brought by the Japanese in
China for an open alliance with Japan.
Yuan Shi kia, governor of Pechii prov
ince, and Gen. Ma. commander of the
Chinese troops, on the frontier, are said
to be at the head of this agitation.
Gen. Linevitch's headquarters are in
Gen. Kuropatkin's old train. The Chi
nese continue to bring in stores.
Oyama Headed for vladivostok.
Gunshu Pass, April 2.-Gen. Mistchen-
ho has moved forward into close touch
with the japanese and keeps up constant
skirmishing. Native reports, which may
be taken for what they are worth, state
that the japanese are leaving
screen, capable, with the help of the
Mukden and Tie pass Notifications and
garrisons, Of holding in check Gen. Line
witch, and are transferring the bulk of
their five armies to Vladivostok, and by
means of a wide movement through
Mongolia to Tsitsihar. Considering the
great distances involved, the plan ap-
pears too bold and almost imprac-
ticable; but japanese intoxication from
continued success, bold initiative and de-
termined perseverance must be regarded
The situation affords an opportunity for
Russian cavalry, which thus far has
played an Insignificant role, to distinguish
itself by ascertaining the Japanese in
tentions
No Mention of Peace.
st. Petersburg, April 3.-Gen. Bat
janoff, the recently appointed commander
of the Third Manchurian army, who
lunched with Emperor Nicholas today,
discussed with his majesty the military
situation in the far east. He says the
Emperor did not mention the question Of
peace.