Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-09


his departure IRON headquarters and ar
rived at i O'Clock, accompanied by
Mai. Gen. Ijichi, his chief of staff, and
Coils. Yasuhars, Matsudaira, and Wata-
nabe, staff officers, and M. Kawswarln,
secretary of the foreign Office at Toxic.
Gen. Stoesse is large man of heavy
appearance and looks like good fighter.
When Nogi, looking caIewo n, en-
tered the compound OF the cottage the
two generals cordially shook hands, and
Nogi, through an Interpreter, expressed
his pleasure at meeting general who
had fought so brayely and CALAMITY Tor
his Emperor and country.
Gen. Stoessel thanked Gen. Nogi for
the pleasure of meeting the heroic COM
mander Of the victorious army.
Gen. Nogi explained that he had re-
ceiyed message from his Emperor, ask
ing that the greatest consideration be
shown to Gen. Stoesse and his officers
in appreciation of their splendid loyalty
TO their Emperor and country. Be-
cause of hat wish, he added, the Rus
sian officers would be allowed to wear
their swords.
Gen. Stoessel expressed his gratitude
to the Japanese Emperor for thus
saving the honor of his (Stoessefs =
family. and said his descendants would
appreciate the thoughtful kindness OF
the Emperor OF Japan. The general
also expressed the gratitude OF his
officers, aud thanked Nogi Tor sending
the message from Stoessel to Emperor
Nicholas, and transmitting his majesty
reply, which read.
II allow each officer to profit by the
reserved privilege to return to Russia
under the obligation not to take further
part in the present war, or to share the
destinies of their men. | thank you and
the brave men of the garrison for the
gallant defense"
Both generals then mutually praised
each other aud their officers for their
bravery.
The conversation afterward turned on
the explosion of the mine at Shungshu
Mountain fort. General Stoessel said the
entire garrison of the fort was killed oI
made prisoners. The Russian com
mauder greatly praised the japanese ar
rllery practice, especially the concen
trated fire instantaneous with the explo
sion of Suugshu NINE. The gallant
deeds of the japanese infantry, Gen
Stoessel added, spoke for themselves
1t Was impossible to exaggerate theli
good qualities. The skillful work OF thu
engineers had also won his admiration
Continuing, Gen. otoessel said he hat
heard that Gen. Nogi had lost both hi
sons, and praised his loyalty in thu
sacrificing his sons, who had died fight
ing for their Emperor and country.
Gen. Nogi smilingly replied:
"One OF my sons gave his life at Nan
shan and the other at 2O3- Aeter Hill
Both of these positions were OF tn,
greatest importance TO the Japanes
army. ] am glad that the sacrifice I'm.
sons lives had been in the capture o
such important positions, as | feel tn
sacrifices were not made in vain. Ihel
lives were nothing compared to tn
object sought.
Gen. S(oessel then asked permission
to present his charger 10 Gen. Nogi as
token of his appreciation and admiration
Gen. NOgi expie sed his thanks tor th
Russian generals kindness, but said b
could not accept the horse, but, he con
tinued, he would accept it for the army
siuce he felt that the Russian horse
were the property OF Japan, and felt b
could not make Gen. StoessePs charge
his private property. Gen. Nogi ais
promised that when the horse was hanC
ed over to him to see that it was tieate
with the greatest kindness out of n
pect for the brave Russian general.
Thereupon Gen. Stoessel assured Gel
Nogi that be admired his rigorous pril
ciples and appreciated his point of view
The japanese commander requeste
Gen. Stoessel 10 continue to occup
bis residence at Port Arthur unit
arrangements we're completed for tt
return OF himself and family to Russil
Referring to the burial of the deaf
Gen. Nozi said the japanese since tn
beginning of the military operations hs
always buried the Russian dead. Ibo'
found later would beinterred alta specl'
spot and a suitable memorial wonid
erected as tribute to the bravery OF 70
!. japanese former foes.
After luncheon, at which both genera
: sat togetbe-, group photograph WI
taken at the cottage, aud Gen. Stoess
remounted his charger to show the horse
good points, said good-by to Gen. Nog
and rode back to Port Arthur.
: The quiet and even solemn meeting
the generals ended at about o'clssk.