JAPANESE SUCCESSES.
(Received March 6, 11.57 j> m ) LONDON, March 6. General Oku, on Thursday evening occupied the second line of defences on the Russian right, two miles north of the first line. He also ganed the west bank of the Hunho four miles north of Chan'tan, completely turning the Russian right flank. His fire demoralised the Russians, who retreated in disorder, und were hotly pursued till night. It is feared at St. Petersburg that the Russians abandoned their heavv guns at Shaho, retreating after sustaining and inflicting losses totalling on both sides to one hundred thousand. There are persistent reports that the Japanses have stormed Shahopu and taken a thousand prisoners.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7756, 7 March 1905, Page 3
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112JAPANESE SUCCESSES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7756, 7 March 1905, Page 3
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