THE WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1401, 11 March 1905, Page 2

THE WAR.

general; items.

FURTHER DETAILS OF FIGHTING.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, March 9. i Tho Japanese on the east aro pressing the refcreatera.

It is officially announced that the general retreat commenced early oa Wednesday.

Marshal Oyama reports' that the Russians have been defeated at all points and are in full retreat,' the Japanese pursuing.

The forces composing the Russian cen tre are retreating in great confusion. Russia has ordered half a million shrapnell shells, 80,000 of which have been entrusted to a French contractor, who is obtaining the case? in Birmingham and Ullc them in France.

GENERAL NOGPS ENVELOPING MOVEMENT. KUROPATKIN’S ROMANTIC DESPATCHES.

FLYING RUSSIANS CLAIM VICTORIES. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Receiyed 9.17 p.m., Maroh 10. London, March 10. It Is reported that General Nogi, by forced marches of 25 miles a day, cooperating with General Oku’s left, surrounded a great force of Russians near Tieling and intercepted supplies fox General Kuropatkin. General Nogi paesed a Russian division, but paid it nc attention until his enveloping movement was completed. He then delivered a crushing attack on all sides. Some Russians at Mukden are retreating to the northern highways. General Linievitoh’s force is scattered on the hills south of Fushau. General Kamimura’s' six divisions of territorial tk oops are in the vicinity. Advices from Mukden state that the entire Russian south front is retiring. General Kuropatkin’s despatches deal with the repulse of the Japanese at various points. He claims to have inflicted heavy losses, and montions his falling back on entrenched positions.

RUSSIA’S NAVAL ARRANGEMENTS

By Telegraph—Press Association—Gopyngnt Received 9.36 p.m., March 10. 1 London, Maroh 10. ’ The Russian contract for tho purchase of a number of Hamburg-Americau liners collapsed through inability to agree. Only two were purchased. A Russian battleship, four cruisers, three transports, and four German colliers lay off Zaffarine Islands for 24 hours. When ordered to proceed they pleaded that they were damaged. Some proceeded, and the rest remained for three days. All I proceeded at last. OYAMA’S REPORT. RUSSIANS SHELLING DEAD AND WOUNDED. By Holograph—Press Association—Copyright I Received 10.11 p.m., Maroh 10. I London, March 10. I Marshal Oyaraa reports : I “ The whole district west of tho railway I , and southward of Hunho is in Japanese i hands.

“ The Japanese, despite obstinate resistance, occupied Sieoohitun, five miles northwest of Mukden; Paohiastin, two miles north east of Sieoohiastin ; and also Santastsi.

“ Our force destroyed the railway north of Mukden..

11 The enemy since Wednesday have frequently been shelling our killed and wounded during transit on stretchers and carriages.

“ Westward of Nungkuantun, and 12 miles south of Mukden, the enemy continues an obstinate resistance in places.”

HOW KUROPATKIN “WITHDRAWS,

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigb

Received 12,10 a.m., March 11. London, March 10.

General Kuropatkin’s report states that he has withdrawn from the Shaho to a position on the right bank of the Hunho. The Daily Telegraph’s Tokio correspondent declares under official authority that 200,000 Russians have been enveloped, and the central position surrounded. Admiral Roshdestvensky has started to meet Admiral Diebogataff’s division of the Baltic fleet at Jibutel.

Mukdon on Wednesday morning reported that a heavy cannonade was pro- i greasing north-wedt. The walls of houses were sinking. An engagement was proceeding at the Imperial Tombs. An official report from Tokio, dated Thursday, states that the Hussiun retreet began yesterday, all Japanese arms vigorously pursuing the enemy. Marshal Oymna reports that tho Japanese occupied Huajen, 50 miles south east of Shingking. 0 The Times says that important routes from the north towards tho Yalu converge at Huojen, and adds: “Speaking generally, despite tho immense ground to bo covered, the Japanese ore successfully executing ail concerted movements essential to a strategical triumph.” Genoral Kuropatkin, reporting on tho operations to the south and east, mentions an extraordinary ruse of the Japanese infantry, which in some places in the dim light turned their backs on the Russians and retired before its own supports upon tho Russian position. The Temps’ Antananarivo correspondent reports that Admiral Roshdestvensky’s fleet has left Madagascar for Jubitil. * Marshal Oyama has forbidden masses of troops to enter, Mukden, in order to ensure respect for the Imperial Tombs. General Oku’s left column had a fierce fight seven miles north of the Sun river, and five miles west of the railway, with a force thrice superior in numbers. The casualties were 10,000. Righting is proceeding at Santaitai, on the railway, 10 miles north of Mukden. Reuter’s Tokio correspondent* reports that the Japanese have cut the railway north of Mukden. *

Crowds at Tokio are celebrating the victory. . * ‘

There are 8000 Russian dead in front of Genera! Oku’s lines alone. The Japanese estimate that the united total losses exceed 100,000. They admit theirs amount to 50,000.

The Japanese batteries and heavy guns north and south of Mukden are harassing the retreat.

M. Pressenoe interrogates M. Delcasse regarding Admiral Roshdestvensky’s prolonged stay in French waters. { French financiers hesitate to launch a •Jresh Russian loan ■ beyond 20 millions • sterling.

The Times* underwriting correspondent admits that the report of the cancellation of policies of three Australian steamers for Vladivoatock was premature.