Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-01-07

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London, Jan. 2.-The Japanese le-
CATION is in receipt of reports from
Toxic which would indicate that the
fall of Port Arthur will be an accom-
plished fact so soon as the defenders
have gathered for the last rally. A
definite statement is made here that
General Nogi, commanding the be-
sieging army, has received a com
munication from General Stoessel.
Nothing is known here Of its contents,
but those who have followed the de-
velopments of the past few days
closely insist that the Russian com
mander can not do other than surren-
der, and that in all likelihood the let
ter requests terms. officials of the
legation state that the entire chain OF
forts and minor foruncations connect
ing Rihlung mountain with II fort
and the strong positions at Panlung-
shan are now in the possession OF the
japanese. This, together with the cap
ture on Saturday of Sungshu mount
ain, leaves only the main fortress and
several positions of no particular
strength in the hands Of the Russians,
exposing their last places of refuge
TO the Japanese fire.
Washington, Jan. Gable advices
received at the Japanese legation to-
day are summarized as follows:
THE Port Arthur attackers report
that, as prearranged, they blew up the
parapet of Sungshu fort at 10 a. m.
sunday, whereupon they assaulted and
securely occupied the whole fort at
IL a. m. A part of the enemy Aed
toward the heights south of the fort,
while the other part was buried in the
earth as a result of the explosion.
when the earth was removed two
officers and 100 Russian soldiers were
picked out and made prisoners. They
stated that there still were 100 Rus
SLAMS Inferred by the explosion. The
trophies, which consist of field and
machine guns, etc, are still under in
vestigation.
"On Saturday evening our detach-
ments facing the east fort Of the Pan
lung mountain blew up part Of the
old enclosure of the forts.
The central corps, driving the en-
envy before them, occupied H fort at
a. m. on January l, and then cap
tured the fort of ranlung mountain
Thus the whole line of Panlung
mountain and II forts were brought
under our occupation. The right wing
commenced a bombardment at a. m
and they occupied the heights south
Of Sanyanztaua village, despite the
stubborn resistance Of the enemy"
Suspended on Monday.
Toxic, Jan. 2, p. NIT is un
derstood that hosunties at Port Ar
thur were suspended today and that
the Russian and Japanese chiefs OF
staff met at noon at Shushiying tc
discuss terms of surrender.
Noers Telegram.
Tokio-General Nogi's telegram an
nounciHg that General Stoessel was
prepared to discuss terms Of capitula
ton reached Toxic early Monday
morning. Its receipt sent a thrill OF
pleasure through the circle of officials
who have long waited such a com
munication. Besides the barest an
nouncement of the receipt of Genera
Nogis telegram, nothing is known
about the terms or conditions pro
posed.
The fall of Wantai, popularity known
as Signal HILL following the loss OF
Rihlung, Sungshu and New Panlung
is regarded here as a clear indication
that the Port Arthur garrison has losl
its power of serious resistance
The facts do not reveal it, but it is
probable that the back of the Russian
defense was broken when 203 Meter
hill was captured.
4 Despite the lack of knowledge o.
the contents of General Stoessel's let
ter, it is confidently believed thai
there will be no hitch and that there
will be a prompt capitulation, ending
one of the most remarkable sieges IL
history.
/ The Fun Begins at Toxic.
Toxic is wildly joyous over Genera
Nogi's telegram announcing that Gen
eral Stoessel has sent a letter relating
to the surrender of Port Arthur. With
in a few minutes the firing of aeria
bombs and daylight rockets began il
various parts of the city. Bands ap
peared and surged through thu
streets.
Point to End Of Struggle.
London.-Advices from Toxic al
point to the end of the struggle in AM
around Port Arthur and some of tn
London papers this morning are print
ing unqualified statements that Gen
eral Stoessel has surrendered the rem
nants of his garrison with the remain
ing uncaptured forts. Absolutely n
confirmation of this is obtainable her