Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-13
RUSSIAN
FLIGHT. :.
A ROUT

TOXIC. Marcn 1l.-Latest dis
patches from toe front Indicate thai
the sisht OF the Russians has becom,
a Route, the Russians fieeiing north
ward with the Japanese following
closely of heading tnem OF Fightine
is continuous. and the pursuit Is SC
vigorous that the Russian army has
heen cut into divisions which are
practically leaderless mobs, each de.
tachment lighting for life without
reference to other sections of the ar
my. On the other hand the Japan.
ese are all directed by one guiding
trand following definite campaign
A wedge has been driven through
the Russian center, pressing one-half
against Obu and the other against
kuroki. The Russians, however. re.
fuse to recognize defeat, and are
fighting 10 the last drop of blood.
Many comparatively small detach-
ments are completely isolated, but
continue to fight. General Nogi's ar
my, with its light artillery and inran-
try, 10 light marching order, is cou-
sidered the most mobile army OF its
size ever engaged in battle. 1t is
nastenins northward TO catch any
Russians who might break through
the lines.
TOXIC, March 1.-THE minister
OF war has wired congratulations TO
Field Marshal Oysms and his Off
GERS and men Oyams replies that he
asprtoes the victory 10 the emperor
and the bravery Of ofacers and men.
TOXIC. March ll-Complete sue
cess seems TO be crowning Oyam8's
efforts and determination 10 destroy
kuropatnn's army. Todays first dis
pstca aays Knroki's army has broken
through the Russian lines east of
MuAdsc, thereby trapping a large
section OF the Russian force between
himself and General Nogi. The Rus
stsns are fleeing in disorder after
enormous losses KuFoki continues
to advance With the view of cutting
o6 toe retreat OF the Russians left
flank to Tie Pass. # be succeeds
nothing win be left Of Kuropatkin's
army.
Heavy Sighting continues eas, and
@f I,l-x ~
captured Sutaten station. the main
supply depot for the Russians. after
desperate conflict An enormous
quantity OF supplies. $4,000 rifles and
, seized.
ST. PETERSBURG. March IL
Il Is rumored that special meeting
OF rhe council has been summoned
by toe czar to discuss peace. Nearly
every citizen believes toe war should
end with the battle OF Muhden. The
usSetiny however, does no, necessar.
iiy mean that peace would be conclud-
ed.
ST. PETERSBURG, March IL
General Knopstkin lost 300 guns. So.
600 prisoners and about the same
number killed and wounded, accord.
ing To military club reports today.
This would wipe out nearly half his
Army.
. ST. PETERSBURG. Msr6 IL
kuopatkir wired the czsr last night
as follows.
Our retreat is conducted with the
enemy harassinE both hanks. Tne
second army under General Bilder-
ing has suffered toe heaviest in killed
and wouBded and prisoners. How
many Of the men have surrendered is
unknown"
LONDON, March lit is general
ly believed that General Kuropatktn
is at the poin, Of surrender. He has
admitted to the czar taat ne is
crushed, and As 4 sensational climax
TO the war, it Is probable a sudden
ending is expected here very shortly
Tho Russian troops are utterly dis
heartesed
WASHINGTON, March ll.-Count
CaAsini, the Russian ambassador to
the URited Slater. stated drsinatical'
ly this morning: After Lao Yang
tners was talk Of peace. Russia's an
swer was re4nforcements. Like Lao
/ taDs Mukden IL the scene OF anoth'
er great retreat, and again the Rus
SLAMS answer will be large reinforce
nenta; but Of peace-uot = word"
WASHINGTON, March ll.-Ad
vices nom Toxic received At the Jap
anese legation announce that Fielc