New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
RUSSIAN LEFT BROKEN GREAT LOSSES ON THE RIGHT

Moukden. March s. 4:3o a. m.-The Russian
army is evacuating its position south OF Mouk-
den
4 division CT japanese troops has appeared
north Of Moukden, on the heights west of HUI
sha-Tai station.
The japanese are concentrating on the west
front
The japanese last night attacked the Russian
positions north Of Moukden, and forced the Rus
slams TO fall back a little
This may be the last dispatch out of Mouk-
den, as the telegraph line is in danger of being
destroyed
The hattie Is in eu1l progress.
a. rn-The Russian army is leaving positions
smth and southeast of Moukden The sky is
lighted with the brilliant glare of burning ware
houses where tons of comrnissary supplies have
been given to the flames.
The retirement is being effected in perfect
order. the Russians beating off attacks Of pur-
suing japanese
The withdrawal forced by heavy
centration of japanese west and northwest Of
Moukden. whittier they have transferred a large
share of the forces from the southern front to
reinforce the original striking force Of General
Nogi.
The Russians stil hold their position at Ma
Dyapu where strong attack is expected at
any moment.
10 a m-Heavy cannonading is going on
northwest Of this city causing the walls Of
houses here 10 trembIe
An engagement is going on at the Imperial
tombs
II a. m m-Moukden is still IN the hands of the
Russians. but withdrawal from The line Of the
shakhe River 10 the fortifcations on the Hun is
IN full progress
The japanese are making strong attack
hor'h OF Moukden. where they occupy a right
Sngied position one side parallel with the rail-
road and three and half miles distant and the
ether facing northward three miles north of the
imperial tombs
The japanese north of the city are advancing
against the railroad at Un-Gun-Tun. A fight is
raging two miles west Of the railroad. and pro-
'ectiles reach the tine
The RGssians have retired somewhat from the
Positions they occupied yesterday in the region
of Iatcheliao, but are making strong stand
against the force here
The Russians also are holding the village of
O-shun-Tun which al nightfall was partly in
ae hands Of the Russians and partly in those
9the japanese. At 2 o'clock this morning the
Eassians succeeded in taking complete posses
fon ef the village. which is Of great strstegica
IMPORTANCE for the successful accomplishment
Of withdrawal
40 attack on the position at Ma -Dya-Pu, west
the railroad, has begun at this hour The
'apahese hold the heights five miles west Of
'i0-sha-Tai, though Russian cavalry IN this
e'0n Yesterday drove In outlving parties It is
sAo reported that there is japanese detach- )
AHshi east OF the railroad in the same region.
tie Geographic communication with Harbin /
vas destroyed by the japanese carly this morn
'Ne' but has since been restored.
The Russians Tuesday captured 800 prison ]
@s' Vho appear 10 be almost exhausted
me losses on both sides have been enormous.
ne casualties on the Russian left G1nk yes
'eTday exceeded 900
The burning Of ccr,i.lissariat warehouses and
40 obstruction Of supplies south OF Moukden.
't'eh have been IN progress several days, is
"a by Russian officers to he complete Every
'Ahs thst could not he carried away was de-
itsoysd
To-day the situation is more tense = terrific
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