The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03

IhouEh the Japanese are puShlns loI-
ward on the left bank OF the Hun river,
the Russians are maintaining a stubborn
defense. The -four Japanese divisions
engaged in the turning movement on the
Russian right Of the Lao river today
reached sawnipu, about II miles west OF
Mukden. but Russian reinforcements
were sent out and checked the advance.
JAP ATTACKS REPULsED.
A japanese attack on the positions east
of Erdagou at o'clock this morning was
repulsed.
Under cover OF the artillery fire and
mist the Japanese opened an infantry
attack on Poutloff Hill at I o'clock this
morning. but were beaten off by the
desolating fire OF the Russian guns. A
second attack al noon was similarly re-
pulsed. after which the Japanese resumed
the bombardment Of the hill with siege
guns, preparatory to making fresh as
sault.
Gen. Nogfs Port Arthur veterans arc
participating I'm the present fighting. The
losses on both sides are heavy, but the
results are indecisive.
The report that a detachment OF Japan
Csc cavalry has appeared at Sinmlntin
IS confirmed.
PROGRESSING FAVORABLY.
Gen. Kurokfs. March ?. via Fusan-
The battle is progressing favorably for
the japanese, although a snowstorm Is
swirling over the Hill tops. The gun
ners get glimpses OF their targets only
when the clouds lift a few moments
The Japanese made great gains by
night advancing against the Russian po-
sition on the extreme left and they oc-
cupy part OF tho first line OF the triple
line OF dcfenses I'm the hill beyond the
Shakhe. The Russian trenches here run
northeast OF the crests OF the low line OF
hills. following the bend OF the river. The
main defense lines are higher in the hills
beyond
Tho japanese right forces pushing for
ward under cover of night gained Ofurei
ana Taxa Mountain surprising the Rus
SLAMS and meeting with but little opposi-
tiou.
TRAPPED THE RUSSIANS.
AZ Ofurei the Japanese found trenches
encircling the hill. They attacked from
three sides and cntrapped the Russians
capturing co. Those were partly dressed In
Chinese clothes and looked "a though they
had been leading a hard life.
The Japanese forces directly west OF
Waitao Mountain took advanced positions
Russians made feeble and ineffectual at.
tacks on the Villages near the river. A
tremendous bombardment is being made
westward today.
Great clouds OF smoke are ascending
near tho Wanpaosan Hills, where the
japanese fire. is directed.
The cannonadius about Waitao Noun
tain was suspended this morning
SMELLING RUSSIAN WORKS.
The Japanese right Is shelling the Rus
sian works on the higher hills and at
room the Japanese batteries near Waitno
Mountain resumed work, cooperating
with them. ON Tuesday 60 Russian guns
were working
OIposite Waitao Mountain yesterday
there were only %. The Japanese casual
ties I'm the right army have been very
few compared with tho results gained.
Those regiments camping I'm tho opcn
ground or making night attacks. muttled
i'm heavy clothes. are put 10 tho hardest
tests that soldier could endure.
FNPERORs MANIFESTO.
ST Petersburg. March s-The text Of
the imperial manifesto published by the
Official Messenger today calling on tho
country 10 rally around the throne in de-
fence Of tho empire from IFS internal en-
cmies ie as follows:
AN iuscrutable Providence has beeu
pleased 10 visit our fatherland with
heavy trials bloody war I'm the Far
East involving tho honor Of Russia and
the command OF the waters OF tho Pa
ciA- ocean. 30 urgently necessary 90 the
consolidation Of the peaceful prosperity,
not only ~ our own. but of other Chris
ti4u nations throughout tho ages has inn
posed great strain on the strength OF
the Russian people aud has swallowed
up many dear victims near % our heart.
while the glorious sons OF Russia are
aghtiug with self-sacrihcing bravery.
risldng their lives FOR their Faith, for their
emperor and for their country, disturb
anccs have broken out iu our own land
to tho joy Of our enemies, and our own
deep sorrow. Blinded by pride, the evil
minded leaders of revolutionary nove-
ment made insolent attacks on the Holy
orthodox church and the lawfully es-
tablished pillars OF the Russian state.
thinking that by severing tho natural
connection with tho past they will de-
st~oy the existing order OF the state and
set up In its place new administration