The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-03-10

TOXIC, March 1O-Mukden's capture was effected by
the japanese at 10 O'Clock this morning The Russians
reported as having fed in the widest disorder and
thousands of prisoners taken Great stores of pro-
visions and ammunition taken by the Japanese The
main japanese army is pursuing Kuropatkin and his
scattered army.
LONDON, March 1O-News is anxously awaited here
regarding Kuropatkns position. Nothing is known yet
whether he will be able to cut his way through to Tic
Ling The latest kilograms indicate If he attempts to
he must go by way of Fushun, necessitang march
at right angles and fearful guard action with the
pursuing japanese. If delayed by such fight it will
give time for Okus force to advance directly north to TIC
Ling joining the armies of Nodzu and Nog on the way
allowing them to reach Tie Ling before Kuropatkin
WASHINGTON March 1O.--The official announce
ment of the fall of Mukden received at the japanese
legatis* this afternoon in Toxic dispatch reading:
Sour troops occupied Mukden at 10 a. m. Friday
Our enveopng for the past few days proved
entirely successful and the boodies battle of the is
now progressing at various places about Mukden."
TOXIC, March 1o.-The fighting that made Mukden's
fall possible occurred late Wednesday at the village of
Danshuntun six miles west of Mukden and commanding
that place Blood flowed in rivers the japanese stormng
the place repeatedly dsodging the Russians who des
peratey recapured it. It's possession of vital i'm
porance to the Japanese who reformed their lines and
charged time after time. Danshuntun finally fell after
desperate hand to hand encounter The dead scat
main unbured The japanese able to train heavy
guns Mukden station and from this place opened fire
today. Latest advces say the japanese concentrat
ing their efforts miles north of Mukden and five
miles west of the railroad the object being to break
through and cut off and surround the Russians below
TOXIC, March 1O.--Most intense iubiation prevails
here the fall Of Mukden Patriotic PROFESSIONS have
formed since the announcement. Great crowds have
joined in the marching procession, shouting "Banzai'
CVIIy
The Victory anticipated for several days Every
thing is complete for unparalleled demonstration to-
night, when brilliant lantern parade will be held. Opin-
ion differs greatly to whether the Victory peace
ST. PETERSBURG, March 1O-Kuropatln tele-
graphs an intimate friend at Moscow, "Pray for me-"
ST. PETERSBURG March 10.-The Office is not
inclined to credit the report of the capture of large
Russian force Telling by Nogi
Fifteen political prisoners have escaped from the
prison at rkutsk by underground passage which they
three months in digging Six recaptured. The
disturbances in southwestern Russia the increase
Troops have been dispatched to suppress the outbreaks
PARIS March 1O.-The Russian ambassador and of
fcas the retreat is and the real struggle
will occur at Hardin, where the Russians viii concentrate
large reinforcements.
TOXIC, March 1O-A dispatch says a detachment of
japanese troops have occupied Fushun and at
lacking the enemy the heights north of that place.
LONDON, March 10.-Secretary of the Japanese Lee
CATION Abe sad 'We are not too sangune that Oyama
will be able to surround Kuropatkin and compel him to
surrender 1t is too much to expect that encrcle
half million men, We think it probable Kuropatkin
will be able to cut his way through with small part of
his forces. We don't think the occupation of Mukden
will be sufficient in itself to bring about peace, but it is
certain now that when peace comes the Russians will be
compelled to accept any terms the Japanese present.
TOXIC, March 10.-Oyama's report: "We occupied
Mukden at 10 o'clock this morning. Our surrounding
movement is now completely successful Fierces fighting
continues at several places in the vicinity of Mukden We
captured great number of prisoners and quap
Titles of arms, ammunition, provisions and supplies.