New-York tribune., 1905-02-25

sachetun dated February "a says:
The japanese in superior numbers forced the
russian detachment at Tsnkhetchen to abandon
their base at Beresneff Hill The battle has been
known.
Tsinkhetchen. Feb. %. via Moukden, Feb. "a
There was fighting along the whole line in this
district to-day. The japanese, continuing their
persistent and systematic advance. drove in the
Russian vanguard posts and came in touch with
Russian fortified positions
A stubborn combat is expected tomorrow.
the japanese apparently intending 10 attempt to
drive out the Russians and capture their re-
doubts. The japanese are circling eastward.
Shen-King, Feb. 24.-It is reported here that
the japanese are closing in on the Russian east
hank AS a result Of this movement it is pos
slole that there will be either a general engage
Tnent or at least a counter movement by the
russians along some part of the line, especially
H. as IS thought, the japanese have returned
to their original tactics OF making fanking
movements from the mountains. The early
spring now makes possible operations in the
mountainous districts
For the last three weeks the Russians have
suffered no material disturbance with the ex-
ception Of comparatively unimportant damage
to the railroad and to a bridge near Kan-Chia
Pass. The damage was done by japanese raid
ers. aided. it is alleged. by Chinese bandits.
Since the receipt of the news Of the movement
OF an unidentified force Of unknown numbers
behind the Russian right wing the Russians have
taken measures for the purpose of minimizing
the opportunities for brigands, in the belief that
Chinese bandits are to some extent being or
ganized and directed by the japanese cavalry
Reports Of activity at Vladivostok in anticipa-
ton Of an attack on that place by the japanese
are confirmed. but the town continues its
toned gayety. Business continues normal, not
wfthstanding the fact that the close patrol by
the japanese of the straits between the island of
Saghalien and the coast of Japan has com
pletely interrupted the movements Of shipping.
Supplies at Vladivostok. it is reported, are plen-
tiful, though prices are high. The naval at
taches Of foreign governments are leaving the
city, by request Of the Russian authorities.
The number of refugees at Moukden has been
greatly reduced because of their transfer to the
government reservation east of Kua-Cheng- -Tzu. /
Many who are still at Moukden are receiving /
adequate care. this being rendered possible b.
the free import for their Of grain from the /
north
St Petersburg Feb. PA telegram from
Huan-Shan, dated to-day. says:
The Russian reconnaissance in force in the /
Tsinkhetchen district compelled the japanese to /
bring nine battalons and twelve guns into action /
The gradual advance of the japanese in that /
district continues, causing outposts to with /
draw fighting to their main positions.
On February % we had two officers and sixty /
two men wounded.
All is quiet elsewhere at the front. with the /
exception OF the usual exchange of shots.
Toxic. Feb. 24.-Manchurian reports to the /
War Department say that the shelling of points (
in the vicinity of the Shakhe River and encoun- .
ters between scouting parties Of both armies .
continued on February % and %. Opening al .
! O'Clock on February 23 a Russian battery Of /
heavy guns, posted west of Lita-Jen-Tun,
shelled Lapa-Tai and its vicinity.