The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-09
RUSSIANS RETREAT;
JAPS CUT RAILROAD
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self head foremost I'm Chinese we'll
While the defeat of General Kuropatkin
has revived the talk OF peace. IL is too
early yet 10 measure its fun effect
II Kuropatkln succeeds in drawing or
his army no matter how badly shattered
the war officers insist that the situation
will be unchanged.
Toxic. March .. The great battle IN
Mnnchuria ragged all day yesterday along
the entire enormous front. The japanese
were generally Victorious and they drove
the Russians from a series or important
positions BY night fall IL seemed impera-
tive that Gen. Knropatl<in would haye to
withdraw his shattered legions and avoid
"A complete disaster Indeed II appeared
Impossible for him 10 effect retreat
without heavy losses OF prisoners, guns
and stores.
The continuous lattle IL already the
boOdlest OF the war Upon the ground
that Gen. Oku alone gained are 5000 Rus
stan dead. The reports from the other arm
les are expected to triple this figure. II
Is estimated that tire Japanese have lost
50,Oc0. making the Joint slaughter far eX-
scced 10000 men.
Details OF the combat are lacking but II
IL believed that Tho japanese have cut the
railway north OF MuLden, leaving only the
rcadways and a light railway from Flu
shun to Tie Pass az avenues for the re-
treat OF the Russians, but army headquar-
tors refrain from affirming or denying
report to that effect.
Ii IS thought that Mukden is still in the
hands OF the Russians.
The details OF operations against Flu
shiIn are not vet AZ hand, but IL is un-
dcrstood that following the capture Of
Machuntan tho japanese renewed the as
sault on Theta and dlslodged the Rus
slams.
Various reports are in circulation con
cerning prisoners OF war but IT is inn
possible 10 obtain reliable information
as to the number taken.
CELEBRATING AT TOXIC.
Although the actual extent OF the sue
cess gained by Field Marshal Oyama's
army is unknown, Toxic is already cele-
brating the victory. Flags are going up
all over the city and crowds are on the
the streets eagerly buying the extra edi-
tions OF the local papers and congratula-
tions are pouring into the office Of the
minister OF war and TO the army staff
headquarters.
1t Is rumored that General Kuropat-
kins retreat has been partly cut of.
insuring heavy losses Of supplies and the
capture OF many prisoners, but this It Is
impossible to confirm.
An official announcement OF tho result
Of Field Marshal Oyama's pursuit OF the
Russians is expected here later today.
oYAMA's ORDER.
Field Marshal Oyama in an order di-
recting the pursuit OF the retreating Rus
slams yesterday prohibited his troops
from entering Mukden I'm masses. I'm or
der 10 preserve the respect OF tho tonbs
and sacred places Of the imperial Chi
nese household and TO protect the well
fare Of the inhabitants.
EXECUTED BY BANDITS.
New Chwang. March a.-Noon via Tien
Tsin-with japanese nags flying. p band
OF Chinese bandits today beheaded two
young Russians. who were alleged 10 be
spies at Snmintin. The first one ex-
ecuted was evidently an officer. but he
was wearing q Chinese overcoat. He
knelt without n niurmur. while his COM
panon watched the death stroke. The
second captive was clothed I'm Chinese
clothing throughout. He whimpered for
moment. but reeained his nerve and
struggled fercely. He was thrown and
killed while long trumpets fan-fared.
The chief OF the bandits was a mild
hammered old man. wearing Japanese
sword He watched the execution un-
moved
"They are spies" he said, "and we
should kill them. Besides II Is difficult
20 transport them"
On last Monday night the bandits sur
prlsed a small body OF Russian scouts and
killed %. besides capturing the two that
were beheaded. The bandits suffered n
slight loss.
FIGHTS NEAR THE ToMBs.
Mukden. March $50 n. m-The
Japanese yesterday attacked the village
OF Pudiasa. northwest OF the imperial
tombs. and a stubborn nght followed. but
the Russian advance guard was obliged
20 abandon the village.
During tho night the Japanese attacked
the village of Santaitse. north OF tho i'm
perial tombs. The nsht continues as this
dispatch Is filed The Japanese outposts
have reached Hirsnchsntan on the south
front and heavy cannonade is In prog
ress there
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