THE WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1367, 31 January 1905, Page 2

THE WAR.

GENERAL ITEMS.

By Telograph—Proas Association —Copyright London, Jan. 29. Marshal Oyarna reports that tho last army corps has advancod five milos south of Ohangtu. Tbo Japanoao advanced one division to Chenchioptao, which ia still lighting, Ono division is at Tho railway from Chomulpo is being prepared to transport 20,000 Japanese troops from Dalny, who will shortly traverßO Seoul and proceed against Vladivostok.

Tho Japanese captured tho American steamer Dollar, bound from San FrancitOl to Vladivostock with a cargo of provisions and forngo. Port Said advicos state that some of tho Baltic Boot aro expected to pass homewards shortly; It is reportod that a portion will visit tho Porsian Gulf. Mr John Hay, in roply to M. Cassini, practically challenges Russia to submit to a conference of tho Powers China’s alleged non-fulfilment of tho duties of neutrals. Ho omphasised tho mannor in which obligations were fulfilled in tho Askold case. It is understood at New York that Russia prefers inaction. RUSSIANS TAKE THE OFFENSIVE 65,000 MEN BROUGHT INTO ACTION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 11.39 p.m., Jan 30. London, Jan. 30. At Toltio on Sunday afternoon reports wore received that 65,000 Russians were massing on tho Japanese left and bom barding tho right and centre. Small forces were attacking all along the line, but wore quickly repulsed. Tho Japaueso on Saturday occupied Lintiaokoon and Likiajopeng, two and a half miles west of Chonchiehpan, the Russians retiring to the north and west.

A RUSSIAN REVERSE. AGAIN DRIVEN BACK BY JAPANESE. By Telegraph— Press Association— Copyright Received 12.11 a.m., Jan 31. London, Jan 30. General Mistcbenko has been wounded. The Japanese forces, after driving back a regiment of infantry and a brigade of cavalry, with 12 guns, occupied Saorhpon, five miles south of BCoikantai. Russian unofficial telegrams show that tbe battle at SaDdepu lasted all Thursday. Tho Russians lost 24 officers and 1600 men, and were compelled to evacuate on discovering a stroDgly fortified, concealed redoubt.