RUSSO-JAPNESE WAR

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1088, 8 September 1904, Page 2

RUSSO-JAPNESE WAR

*. THE RUSSIAN RETREAT ! INCESSANT FIGHTING RETREAT HAMPERED BY SLUSHY ROADS THE JAP ADVANCE GUARD SHOWING SIGNS OP FATIGUE THE ST PETERSBURG AND SMOLENSK SPOKEN BY BRITISH CRUISER f'rw» iiMciatioß.—OoDjrigflt,

London, Sept 7, THE Novoe Vrempa has published a sensational article declaaing that the bureaucracy are responsible for the present situation in the Far Eaßt. Other Russian newspapers indicate that \vhile the nation makes sacrifices it should demand ellicieut organisation and a vigorous initiative.

St PeterHqurgand Smolensk Britain's formal demand to desist interfering with neutral shipping, and also the Czar's orders. After the commanders had read the letters they intimated that they were returning to Europe.

GUNS FOR KUROPATKIN Press Association,—Copyright; London, Sep. 7. The Russians claim that 500 guns will be added in September to Kuiopatkin's COO. RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS -Press Association—Copyright. London, September 7

KUROPATKIN'S RETREAT TUB ATTACK ON HIS REARGUARD MESSAGE TO THE CZAR Press Association—Copyright London, Sep. 7. General Kuropntlun on Monday telegraphed to tho Czar as follows: "The army is advancing north It extricated itself to-day from Hie dangerous position arising from its being threatened by the enemy. Having a narrow front, the enemy throughout the day connoinided the rearguard of our front and left flankcolumns, especially the latter, but without inncli effect. Our casualties wore 100." Luxdon, Sept, 7

A St. Petersburg report states that three army corps, totalling 192,000, will reinforce Kuropatkin at tho end of October. THE JAPANESE ADVANCE

FORGES GETTING FATIGUED Press Association.—Copyright. LONDON', September 7 The continuous marching and lighting have greatly fatigued General Kuroki's vanguard. , A FOUR DAYS' BATTLE Press Association.—copyright London, Sept. 7 It took General Kuroki (our days' tierce fighting to dislodge tho Russians from the heights west of Heineyentai. The obstinate resistance tkero kept tho line of retreat open to Mukden, OYAMA'S \CCOUNTOFTHE MOVEMENTS Press Association.—Copyright London, September 7. General Oyatna, after reviewing the fighting to the 4th, mentions that the Russians still hold the Yentai collieries, and that a portion of the Russians are still at Yingshimism, southwards of Yentai. He states that General Kuroki's right is closely in touch with the enemy.

The Times says: "Whether the force at Yingshusii was the rearguard that was so invaluable in securing the Russian escape, we are left to conjecture, but whether or not the Russians were at Yentai or southwards, it is an undoubted fact that th« Japanese wero in action beyoiul Yentai against tho columns of the retreating forces." Tho Telegraph surmises it was the rearguard, and that is was reluc lantly abandoned to its fate, and adds;—" Curiously, Kuropatkin speaks of advancing north, and sooalts of what is really his right (lank as his left,"

KUROPATKIN'S STRENGTH Press Association—Copyright, London, September 7 Kuropatkin's strength on tho 30 was twelve full divisions,

RETREAT HAMPERED BY THE JAPANESE CONSTANT ACTIONS Press Association,—Copyright London, September 7. Unofficial Mukden messages slate that many Russian baggage trains, followed by artillory, are arriving there a'ong the principal Neutai roads.

The Japanese left and centre armies have halted on the left bank of the Tailse.

General Oyaina says ho intends to send a portion of them to occupy the heights north of Ninchwang and advance along the railway. Ho adds that the troops are in excellent spirits.

All the Russian forces coverir the retreat are harried, ar. constant rearguard actions have o< curred,

OUTFLANKING THE RUSSIANS Press) Association.—Copyright LONDON, September 7 The Japanese, with many heavy guns, are advancing along the roads parallel with the railway, and watching an opportunity to outflank tlio enemy. THE JAPANESE-KOREAN TREATY IMPORTANT STIPULATION Press Association—Copyright Sbodl, Sep. 7 The; Japanese.Korea'i treaty stipulates that Korea's adviser in foreign alliairs must be a foreigner, not a Japanese.

The retreat is being effected in good order, although the roads have been damaged by the nuns. The main Japanese forces aro pressing forward on the east, and smaller bodies on the west, striving to reach Mukden at the earliest.

Their strength is greatly snperioi to the Russian, especially in artillery.

Some of tho Japanese are thirtee miles from Mukden. ROADS BAD AND RIVERS FLOODED RUSSIANS MOVING SLOWLY AND WITH DIFFICULTY MANY OF THE WOUNDED ABANDONED

A CHANGE OF COMMAND Press AsaociiUion—Copyright. London, Sept. I Captain Wirrens, of the Bayan ■eplaces Piince Ucbstomsky.

Press Association.—Copyright Paris, Sopteinber 7

Torrentidl rains have converted the roads into morasses, and the rivora are Hooded.

THE JAPANESE VICTORIES HOW THEY ARE GAINED IMPRESSIONS OF A BRITISH COMMANDER

The Russian transport inovßs with despairing slowness, and many of the wounded have been abandoned.

The Red Cross stations along the line are supplying the famished troops with food and hot tea,

INTERESTING INTERVIEW Press Association.—Copyright Brisbane, September 8. Oommaiulor Colquhonii wiisrniTrepresented in regard to the duration of the war. What he said was that after the fall of Port Arthur and the defeat of Kuropalkin the war would not last two months. Comparing the Russians with the Japaneso, ho says there is no question as to the superiority of the Japanese, on tho sea at any rate, They are splendid, seamen, and the intense patriotism

THE ST PKTKRBUOBG AND SMOLENSK BOTH VESSELS SPOKEN RETURNING TO EUROPE Press Association—Copyright. London, Sopt. 7, The British cruiser Forte, while off Zftitfibar,!commumo»ted withjthe

of the array ami navy is what is go« ing to carry them through. One does not meet asoldier or sailor who says he is going lo Gght for his country. He nays ho is going to die for it. With the Japanese patriotism is irresistible.

.gjln reply lo :i question, " do you attribute the success of the Japanese to patriotism ? Commander Colqu' houii replied "No; there is more than that in it. Patriotism must have certain essentials to back it lip. Tho great success oC the Japanese lias bi'im owing to the perfect preparations in peace time, there being absohnely nothing lacking. If they are defeated it will be for want of money, or they will be crushed by nuxbers, I don't think any nation in the world over entered on a war so well prepared as the Japanese were. They do not muddle along here and there, and they deserve all the success they get," He said he saw the preparations that had been made, particularly tho naval preparations, after the war began, and nothing was forgotten. Their first base they operated in until the beginning of May, and there was not a chart excepting Japanese charts showing ti. ■ base. That part of the sea was quite unsurveyed except by Japan, and they had it not only surveyt.! and buoyed, but the ordinary charts showed there was magnificent anchorage. The surveying took years, but the place was ready for the ilnet, After the attack on the Dili February they found houses built, with telegraph offices, and so on, and in a few minutes the news was in Tokio that gave the idea of the preparedness of the Jap,

WARSHIPS IN NEUTRAL PORTS Press Association-Copyright. London, Sept 7 France notifies that the Diana has been disarmed at Saigon. China notifies that she has interned the Aslcold's and Grosovoi's crews at the treaty port.