The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-06
JAPS HAVE $4,000 PRISONERS.
THIRD or PORT ARTHUR'S CAP
TIyES SICK OR BOUNDED.
Conquered Troops March From citadel
Russian Government Property TO
He Inspcoted-rhe SeNastopOi De-
Btroyed-Talk OF Holding Fortress.

Special Cable Dsspdtets, 20 fHR sun
TOXIC. Jan. 5.-Reports from Port Arthur
indicate that the number Of Russians sur
rendered there il nearly ~ OOO. which is con-
siderably In excess OF the number first
reported II IA now stated that the prisoners
Of war number about 80 900. not taking into
account 900 sick and wounded. Included
in this number are, 022 officers OF all ranks.
The army furnishes 225OO prisoners
and the navy $500. while the remainder OF
the s2,oo0 are made up OF non-oombatants,
among whom the volunteers are included
The Japanese obtained possession Of
over 900 horses.
IL IL stated that the troops marched out
Of the fortress to-day. but 1t Ia unotfioially
announced that the report. which adds
that the scene was impressive and that the
Japanese saluted their conquered enemy.
&c. is apparently an assumption based
on the known arrangements.
Among the Russian property captured
at Port Arthur are ten small steamers that
arc available for immediate Use All the
other vessels we're sunk. The Russians
lowed the transport Amur into the dry dock
and blew her up. She turned over in the
dock and the dock gate w6s then blown
up. 1t will be a big job to clear and repair
the dock
The Russian Government property in
Port Arthur will be fully inspected and the
actual transfer. II formally made. will not
take place for several days yet. A special
naval detachment il engaged In clearing
the harbor Of mines. An Admiral and
several hundred marines left Sasebo to-day
TO assist in the work
The battleshp Sevastopol was blown up
by the Russians on Monday and II now
completely submerged.
The Toxic newspapers advocate tho
permanent retention OF Port Arthur. They
do not expect that the fall OF Port Arthur
will make the Russians any less unyielding
In the prosecution Of the war but anticipate
that they will fight all the more desperately.
Twelve supplementary articles of capiu-
lation were agreed upon by she Japanese
and Russian ENJOYS ut Port Arthur. Ac-
cording TO these. ordinary civilians will be
allowed TO remain undisturbed in Port
Arthur under Japanese supervision.
Civilians who desire to leave the city will
be allowed TO take their personal property
with them. The japanese authorities are
II render all possible assistance to their
families,
Tho supplementary articles provided for
the appointment Of commissioners to super
ictend the enforcement Of the provisions
OF the capituation and deals with the treat
ment Of the Russian officers and men.
The commissioners were to meet "a. the
ba ~ u Peiyu Mountain at noon on Tuesday,
the military and naval officers OF the fortress
Of Port Arthur in the order to be indicated
by the Japanese on receipt Of II table OF
their organization. IL was provided that
thess organizations should so conduct them
selves that their van should arrive at the
eastern extremity of Yahutsui at y O'Clock
this morning.
The articles further provided that tine
officers and officials carry their swords;
but that non commissioned officers and
privates shall not be permitted 70 bear arms.
on their arrival at the rendezvous, the
Russians we're TO be placed under control
OF the commission appointed TO enforce
Article OF the original agreement. Officers
unconnected with the civil service or the
army or navy were TO follow Those who
have served as volunteers we're 10 DO re-
leased without having 20 give their parole
The persons required to effect the trans
fer Of the fortress. government buildings
and warships are TO be left in Port Arthur
and shall wear badge 10 be given them
by the Japanese. Russ ian military and
naval officers. volunteers and officials.
wearing arms after O'Clock on Wednesday
morning or not assembling at the place
indicated shall be dealt with at the discre
ton Of the Japanese.
Private property, carried by officers and
officials. is TO be subject to inspectio and
10 be limited in weight.
The agreement also arranged for the
transfer of hospitals, tho immunity Of non
combatants, their freedom OF action and
the removal of private property The
japanese will facilitate the movement Of
the families of the Russian officers and
officials and reserve the right to remove
Objectionable persons.
In conclusion. provision Is made for the
release Of Japanese prisoners.
TELLS OF FORTRESS'S F4LL.