The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-07-14
GARRISON SAID TO BE iNcAPA.
!, BILE OF SERIOUS RE-
slSTANCE.
GIVES DETAILS OF SEIZURE
ADMIRAL kATAokA REPORTS ON
THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST
SAkHALIN.

Toxic, July IL. - Announcement Of
the landing of Japanese force at SAX
halin island and the occupation Of
korsakovsk, followed by the northern
flight of the garrison, has been re-
ceived with great satisfaction by the
Japanese. The landing of the army at
Sakhalin marks the first entry of the
Japanese upon Russian territory prop
er. The Japanese have expressed
themselves pleased to be again in pos
session of the island, declaring that
they have long felt that the bargain
under which they relinquished the
place forty years ago was unsatisfac-
tory
The Japanese express belief that
they will speedily control the entire
island, as they regard the garrison
there as being incapable of serious re-
sistance, and are confident that it will
certainly be captured.
Admiral Kataoka reports under date
of July as follows.
"My squadron went north, and, act
ing in conformity with a prearranged
plan. landed marines on July al a
point previously chosen. There was no
resistance and portion of our army
had already been landed"
Progress Is Speedy.
Under date of July Kataoka re-
ports:
"One of our torpedo boat destroyers
reports on the afternoon of July Z that
Korsakovsk was burning. The forts,
previously shelled by the destroyer,
were then silent. Our army arrived at
Yonguma on the afternoon of the 7th."
Under date of July 9 Admiral kata-
Okla says:
"The squadron conveyed the trans
ports through dense fogs on July 5.
The feet preserved good order and
reached the point chosen for concen-
tration on the evening of July Z. The
fleet anchored and the work of sweep
ing the sea of dangerous obstacles was
completed. The transports were led
in gradually. The warships lowered
launches and assisted in landing
troops, guardships protecting the ope-
ration. Admiral Dewa reported that
his division had reached the landing
was effected. A reconnaissance was
conducted, but no defenses were
found. Only three guards were dis
covered.
"The 1otilla engaged in sweeping
the sea for dangerous obstacles en-
countered heavy currents but speedily
pressed the work. A portion of the
squadron and the transports were led
through the cleared space and marines
were landed from the combined divis-
ion. Later, the army relieved the ma
rines.
Exposed to Fire.
"Our sweeping division was sudden,
ly shelled from the hills south Of
Korsakovsk The cruiser Akagi was
also exposed to the fire, but the sweep
ing was concluded without damage.
The army reported by wireless on July
8 that Korsakovsk had been taken.
Our flags were visible at several
points. We we're apprehensive on &C.
count of the weather, but the work Of
the fleet was successfully accom-
plished.
admiral Kakao reconnoitered in
the vicinity of the island, but nothing
unusual was discovered. Early on
Saturday three warships and two de-
stroyers were dispatched to Yensuma
cape. Latera destroyer entered Roll
sci and was vigorously shelled by a
field piece. We returned the fire and
silenced the enenly's guns
Burn the Town.
The following advice has been re-
ceived from the japanese army head
quarters on Sakhalin island:
"Our army without much resistance
occupied Karasakorsk early on July 8.
The enemy burned the town and re-
tired to positions eight miles north,
where they resumed resistance.
1--WE dislodged them and are now in
pursuit.
"At II a. m. on July the enemy had
retreated to point twenty-five miles
north Of Karasakorsk.
I'VE captured two twelve-centimete
guns; two twelve-pounders and also an
amount of ammunition. ri
I'VE suffered no loss"
Insurance Gives Trouble.
Odessa, July y. The authorities
here have been informed that the
Kniaz Potemkine has sailed from Kus-
tent, Roumanin. for Sebastopol. The
question of insurance on property lost
by fire in the harbor during the recent
disturbances is occasioning serious
disputes between the Russian and for
eign insurance companies. The for
eign corporations declare that they
will make claims against the Russian
government. The clainnants number
about 400 and the total losses ~ now
estimated at $40. 00o. 900. 4