The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-07-15
JAP ANFSE SEIZE
RUSS ISLAND
GREAT SATISFACTION IN JAPAN
OVER THE OCCUPATION OF
SAkHALlN.
WILL RULE WHOLE ISLAND
CARBON SAID TO BE INcAPA.
BILE OF SERIOUS RE-
SISTANCE.
WILL RULE WHOLE ISLAND
GIVES DETAILS OF SEIZURE
ADMIRAL kATAOkA REPORTS ON
THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST
SAkHALlN.

Toxic, July II. - Announcement of
the landing of Japanese force at SAX
halin island and the occupation of
Korsakoysk, 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 prearranged
plan. landed marines on July Z at a
point previously chosen. There was no
resistance and portion of our army
had already been landed"
Progress Is Speedy.
Under date Of July 8 Kataoka re
ports:
zone of our torpedo boat destroyers
reports on the afternoon of July 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 Admiral Kata-
Okla says:
''The squadron conveyed the trans
ports through dense fogs on July 5.
The fleet preserved good order and
reached the point chosen for concen-
tration on the evening Of July 7. The
| feet 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
place in the morning and a landing
was effected. A reconnaissance was
conducted, but no defenses were
found. Only three guards were dis
covered.
"The f1otilla 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
r:nes.
Exposed to Fire.
"Our sweeping division was sudden
Nv shelled from the hills south or
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
s that Korsakovsk had been taken.
Orr flags were visible at several
points. We were apprehensive on ac-
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. Later a destroyer entered Roll
sci and was vigorously shelled by
field piece. We returned the fire and
silenced the enemy'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.
eve dislodged them and are now in
pursuit.
cat II a. m. on July the enemy had
retreated to a point twenty-five miles
north of Karasakorsk.
eve captured two twelve-centimete
guns; two twelve-pounders and also an
amount of ammunition.
eve suffered no loss"
Insurance Gives Trouble.
Odessa. July r. - The authorities
here have been informed that the
Kniaz Potemkine has sailed from Kus-
tent Roumania, 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 claimants number
about 400 and the total losses are now
estimated at s20.000,000.