The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
OCCUPATION
 OF SAKHALIN JapS Tickled at FOOthOld
 Secured. SOMETHING OF A CRISIS First Entry Into Territory of
 Russia. .Mikado's Army Feels Sure That 1t VIII Not Be Long Until They Gain
 Control of the Entire
SOMETHING OF A CRISIS

Tokio, July 10.-(2 p. m.)-The an nouncement of the landing of Japan ese force at Sakhalin Island and the occupation of orsakovsk. followed by occupation of Korsakovsk. followed by has been received with great satisfac- ton by the Japanese.
 The landing of the army at Sakhalin marks the first entry of the Japanese upon Russian territory proper. The Japanese have expressed themselves pleased to be again in possession of the island, declaring that they have long felt that the bargain under which they relinquished the place forty years ago was unsatisfactory. The Japanese ex- press the belief that they will speedily control the entire island as they re- gard the garrison there as being inca pablo of serious resistance and are con- fident that 1t will certainly be cap tured.
 The following has been received from the Japanese army headquarters on Sakhalin Island:
 Our army without much resistance occupied Korsakovsk early on June g.. The enemy burned the town and retired to positions eight miles north, where they resumed resistance. We dislodged them and are now in pursuit. At Il o'clock on the morning of July 8 the
 
 two miles north of Korsakovsk. We captured two twelve-centimetre guns. two twelve -pounders and also an amount of ammunition. We suffered no loss."
 Admiral Kataoka reports under date of July ' as follows:
 My squadron went north and acting in conformity with pre-arranged plan landed on July at a point previously chosen. There was no resistance and a portion Of our army had already been landed .-
 Town Burning.
 Under date of July 8 Kataoka rec ports:
 One of our torpedo destroyers re- Korsakovsk was burning. The forts previously shelled by the destroyer were then silent Our army arrived at Yen gunA on the afternoon of the 7th."
 Under date of July g Admiral Katao- ka says: "The squadron conveyed the transports through dense fogs on July 5. The fleet preserved good order and reached the point chosen for concentra- : tion on the evening of July 2. The fleet anchored and the work of sweeping the sea of dangerous obstacles was com pleted. The transports were led gradually. The warships lowered launches and assisted in landing troops, guardships protecting the operation. Admiral Dewa reported that his divis- ion reached the landing place at 6 o'clock in the morning and a landing was effected. A reconnaissance was conducted. but no defenses were found. Only three guards were discovered. The fotilla engaged in sweeping the sea of dangerous obstacles encountered heavy currents. but speedily pressed the work portion of the squadron and the transports were led through the cleared space and marines were landed from the combined division. Later the army relieved the marines. Our sweeping division was suddeny shelled from the hills south of Korsakovsk. The cruiser Akagi was also exposed to the fire but the sweeping was concluded without damage. The army reported by wireless on July that Korosavsk had been taken. Our flags are visible at several points. We were appre- hensive on account of the weather. but the work Of the fleet was successfully accomplished. Admiral Nakao recon noitered in the vicinity of the island but nothing unusual was discovered Early on Saturday three warships and two destroyers were despatched to Yensuma cape. Later a destroyer en- tered Rolizia and was vigorously she'll ed by field piece. We returned the fire and silenced the enemy's guns"