The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
OFFICIAL NEWS OF SEAFiGHT
Details the News of the Sinking of
 Nineteen Russian Vessels

St. Petersburg. May 31.-A, long ci pher dispatch has reached Emperor Nicholas of the sinking of the nine teen Russian war ship in the straits of Korea The officials appear to be in quandary as to how to break the news 10 the country. A war council was held at the emperor's palace. at which he urged the issue of an impe rial manifesto. but nothing has yet been decided As far as the newspa- pers are concerned, strict censorship is being maintained. and nothing is allowed to be printed that would indi- cate Russian disaster.
 Rojestvensky Probably Escaped.
 St. Petersburg. May 31.-The report that the kniaz Souyaroff. the flagship of the Russian fleet, which was de- feated by the Japanese in the straits Of Korea, was sunk and that Admiral Rojestvensky was wounded and placed on board torpedo boat destroyer. is confirmed. The whereabouts of the destroyer is not known
 In the face of all this. a report came from Tokio late last night that Rojest- vensky had been captured
 One Vessel Reached viadivostock.
 St. Petersburg. May 30.-The eruis- CT Alamaz is the only ship of the Rus sian fleet absolutely known to have arrived at Vladivostoek, although ac- eerding to unofficial reports several others escaped.
 Captain Chagin of the cruiser Ala mA has telegraphed the emperor that he saw Roiestyenskys flag ship sink, also that he saw the commanding of ficer lowered on board the torpedo boat destroyer Buiny, and said the ad- miral was presumably saved, although known to be wounded
 Bring Captured Vessels to Port Washington. May 31-The Japanese legation has received the following cablegram from TolSio Five Rus sian vessels captured by us safely brought to our naval port at Sasebo on May 20. They are Orel, Nicolai l. ApraXen, Henyabin and Maisuru."
 Peace Must Ensue
 Paris, May 31.-Late dispatches showing the crushing nature of the Russian defeat have led to the com ment that Russia has played her last card and must bring the war to g close. It seems to be the opinion oi the allied nations that Russia should abandon the struggle which has be come hopeless, and make the best peace possible
 Another Cruiser Goes Down.
 Tokio, May 31.--It is reported tha, 1 the cruiser Gromboi of the Viadivos | tock squadron, with nearly S0e on i board. issued from Vladivostock with the hope of joining the remnant of Rojestvensky's fleet. and that II struck Japanese mine and sunk with all hands It is believed Vice Admiral Skrydoff was on board the Gromoboi.
 Expect a Stroke by Land. Headquarters of Russian Army, Godzyadni. Manchuria, May 3i.-Tha army is waiting with intense expec. tancy news of tho outcome of the naval battle, which il is realized will be the signal for the opening of land l combat Everything indicates that the Japanese are ready to strike a blow and are only waiting in case the issue at sea is decided unfayorable to them Following their former tactics. the Japanese are massing heavy artil- lery in their center in order to Hber- ate main striking force for action on | the Hanks
 Alarmed at General Mistehenko's raid, the Japanese are hastily fortify. l ing Sinmintin.