New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
ROUTED ON THE VEST
Russians Hasty Retreat Before the
ArmieS of the Left.

with the Japanese left armies March 4-The
first four days fighting this flank has ended as
successfully as the Japanese could wish. It has
resulted in the complete turning of the Russian
right, and promises the defeat of the entire Rus
sian army. 1t is hard to see how the Russians
can possibly hope for any other result The left
japanese armies have swung north to a point on
the main highway five miles north Of the MouIxden
line The two left armies. which are executing the
turning movement. are now parallel with the rail-
road, four miles west OF the line
The two armies swung around. with Chang-Tan
as pivot, until they reached position at right
angles with the original line. and are now ad-
Vancing directly east The Russians made a strong
hight at the start, but later their resistance was
slight. their men retreating in disorder before the
onward rush Of the Japanese. who have advanced
over twenty miles in four days constantly in touch
with the Russians
The Russians had many strong defences in sew
eraI INES but did not defend them well as ex-
Eecteo The soldiers evidently were disheartened
by the fall of Port Arthur. and II is believed they
are almost IN open revolt A number of strong DO
sltlons were given up without show Of resistance
ana the battlefield is covered with clothing heavy
Ieil Doots ard thousands of whips thrown away
PROBABLY because they impeded the Russians hasty
HlshL Many rifles and thousands of clips of rife
cartridges were also thrown away the Russians
retiring east and north in confusion. 1t was evil
oeht mat all their plans for retreat discon-
certed by the rapid PUSHES of the Japanese
The entire Russian right seems altogether dis
organized. To-day's reports show the Russian
troops are almost in panic stricken condition one
army corps opposed to the Japanese extreme left
retiring rapidly and practically making no attempt
10 stop the Japanese movement. The Japanese vic
tory was even greater morally than physically If
IS estimated that the Russian losses We're over
Ten thousand The prisoners statements make
even greater losses likely The Japanese loss with
these left armies during the four days does not ex
coed four thousand - "a
The Russian centre near the railroad. when last
neard Irom retained its former position. The en-
tire command it is believed will be surrounded and
cut off, ~
Ti-wan- kam-pu, on the bank OF the Hun, was
captured last night by the Japanese vino TOOL
large quantities of supplies light railroad ma
terial. The Russians retreated preciptateIy not
baElng tlme 10 carry away or destroy their stores
anese ever accomplished. They recognize the fact
that the Russians demOralized. and are deter
med not TO allow them time TO rally The seizure
the battle.
The Japanese have not captured any guns. but
nave taken many rifles and much ammunition
ice, already constructing several bridges across
the Hun. The ice is still firm enough TO bear the
weight OF guns
The weather is warmer with a north wind and
dust storms. which perfectly conceal tho guns
The movement of the Japanese troops practically
through the entire battle was conducted by tele-
phone. the tatness OF the country Offering any
point from which a commander could direct the
movement OF the troops. The ground is still frozen
and, therefore, ii is impossible for the advancing
japanese TO throw up any shelter, and they are
using various devices for protection Some OF the
men being furnished with small steel shells large
enough TO cover the head while lying, down and
others carrying sand bags. Some OF the Japanese
even use half dozen bricks taken from ruined
Chinese houses and bound together with wire.
:, The Chinese are suffering greatly a result of
burned by shell fire and others have been set on
Ire by the retreating Russians. ALI the houses
the Russians -