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.1 Russian Despatches. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Saturday. The following telegram of to day's date has Jbeerrreceived from General Karopatkin :— < Last night the enemy attacked and seized most of the positions occupied by oar troops ttSykwantun. Those of our troops who held these positions retired on a position held by the rearguard between the villages of Shansuntun and Shitsbanza. Daring the night also the First Siberian Army Corps, which had sustained heavy losses daring the last five days, and which was in danger of having its flank turned by the enemy's superior-forces, retired several kilo- metres to the west. In these circumstances 1. ordered Liaoyang L to. be evacuated and the troops to retire north- [ [j The General Staff haa received the following h telegram of yesterday's date from Lieatenant- General Sakharoff To-day, the 2nd inst., our troops assaulted: the~heighis west of Sykwantun. Altec deapv^ate fight we raptured the whole ehaip,L but we immeiM>ui). made the discovery je had to deal with a strong Japanese "With a front extending from the heights intai mines to the river Taitze. stachment under Major-General Orloff, was guarding the Yentai mines, advanced "t distance, but mseeing the Japanese in for force in a strong position had to re- 1 aerai Orloff was wounded, but the danger '•^enemy's movement was averted by his a to the station of Yentai. 18 gallant regiments of the First Siberian Is came up, and General Stackelberg ;ked the attacking force. this fight the brave commander of the lnd Siberian Regiment, Colonel Ozersky, V.-B severely wounded. At 9 o'clock! in the evening there was a lull in the lighting all along the line, and the only firing to be heard was the boom-of guns at Liaoyang. According to a report by telephone the garrison at Liaoyang repulsed a. second attack by the Japanese. In order to ascertain i the enemy's strength, two regiments on the west front were ordered {to attack. After a fierce fight it was-discovered that the enemy opposing these two regiments were more than t#o divisions strong. The total losses of the Russian army yoster- day have not been exactly ascertained, but t according to latest accounts they exceed 3,000 killed and wounded. At a quarter to four the first Japanese shell fell into Liaoyang, and:was followed by a hail u of projectiles which swept the railway station, the suburbs, and the town itselL Fortunately the railway station was empty, all the rolling stock having been removed. The first persons wounded were a sister of charity, a doctor, and several Chinese, as well as anon-commissioned officer of transport service. By 5 o'clock in the evening several fires had been caused by the bombardment, and the booming of g-ans foliowed-our train as it carried off the wounded. Russian casualties in the fighting on &ug ost 31st and September 1st are said to have amounted to 7,000. The enemy lost double or treble that number. Japanese prisoners appear to be worn out. STEALTHY JAPANESE TACTICS. 'RESENT POSITION OF THE ARMIES. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Sunday. General Kuropatkin in a telegram dated Satur- day, 7 p.m., states that the greater part of the Russian army, including General Stackelberg's corps, which auccaeded in rejoining the main force is now at tha South Yentai Mines, 15 kilometres from Liaoyang. The troops which were left(at Liaoyang and the surrounding fortifications to cover the re- treat crossed the Taitze River yesterday and occupied the right bank. After the decisiveengagement between General Karopatkin and General Kuroki's forces large numbers of Japanese, perfectly concealed in the tall kaolian (millet) stealthily crept up to the retreating Russians and inflicted heavy losses upon them. The same tactics had been pre- viously adopted -with murderous results against General Orlofi's mixed detachments, which was assailed amidst the grass with a completely un- expected tire. In the panic which ensued one regiment alone lost 1.500 men, or half its total strength. A despatch received here regarding the fight- ing on the 2nd inst. says the combat began simultaneously on both banks of the Taitze. The Japanese. who were in superior numbers, ad- vanced in the early morning towards the Yentai mines. Twelve Russian battalions courageously sustained the enemy's attack all day, but were ultimately compelled to yield their grcrand and retire to posltionsjlto the westward. On the left bank the-Japanese continuously" bombarded the fortifications of Liaoyang. The Raaaiana undaunted made a counter attack, occupying several villages between them and their original positions. The hill slopes and the plain occupied by the Japs were strewn with corpses, some lying on the top of others. The Russian losses were also heavy. The despatch adds that large forces of Japs are concentrating on the right bank of the Taitze river.Tbese are said to be the combined armie3 of Knroki and Nodzu. General Oku alone remains sooth of Liaoyang.

Japanese Despatch. The following two telegrams, dated Tokio, Sept. 3rd, have been received at the Japanese Legation in London. (1) Marahal. Oyama. reports aa follows The enemy in front of our left and central armies continued to ratzeat on tho 2nd September to thai rif he bank of tho T«ltzelw, except a poiUen ot his forces which occupies defence works from south to north-west of Liaoyang and the height north-east of Mntchang. Our armies are continu- ing the attack. Our right occupied on the morning of the 2nd Dart of the height west of Heiyingtai. (2) Marshal Oyama telegraphs as follows at LtD. of September 3rd :-A remnant of the routed enemy is stiU offering some resistance oat- side Liaoyang. Oar central and left are attack- ing it. JAPANESE PURSUIT. 16,000 Russian Casualties. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Monday (Later). In his report to the Czar General Kuropatkin -says that the retreat is being conducted in per- feet order. The Japs repeatedly attacked the Russian rear yesterday, but were in every case repulsed. It was admitted at the General Staff that the position of the Russian forces is very precarious, but it is positively stated that according to latest advices the Japanese have not crossed the railway to the north of the Kaasian3, and every precau- tion is being taken to prevent them from cutting oft the retreat. The Russian losses during the Liaoyang fighting are estimated at 16,000, and there is no doubt that a large number of guns, especially siege artillery, were abandoned. The following is the text of General Karopat- fein's despatch of to-day's date Z — The retreat of our troops from Liaoyang on the right bank of the Taitsebo on the night of September 4 was earned out in good order. The enemy's insignificant attempts at par- stiit were stopped by our rear-guard. During September 4 the Japanese streng- thened their forces operating against our left flank, extending their line from the Yentai mines towards the north. The Japanese were seen crossing to the right bank of the Taitse in the direction of Pensikon and Mukden to the west of Benskba. The Japanese also crossed daring September S from Liaoyang and its environs. Reports From Tokie. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Monday. A mass of official reports regarding the battle of Liaoyang reached the Imperial headquarters to-day, but are being withheld until it is possible to publish an ordered connected and detailed account. In the meantime the Imperial head- quarters are refraining from giving anything to the public. It is generally known, however, that General Karopatkin succeeded with a desperate rear- guard action and strong well-handled flank screens in withdrawing the great balk of the Russian army. General Kuropatkin cut the bridges) in order to hamper the-Japanese pursuit. The greatest intere3trcentre3 in the operations of the Japanese right wing. Late on Friday night and early on Saturday morning General Kuroki swung to the westward. This movement is designed to flank the remainder of the Russian left and Liaoyang itself. It is believed here that General Karopatkin is bound to lose many prisoners,but it is nossible that topographical difficulties and the over whelming opposition which Kuroki has had to encounter may check his movement. Among those reported dead are Lieutenant Terauchi, son of the Minister of War, and Lieu- tenants Fukushima and Houraki, sons of the generals of those names. The official figures of the losses and the list of trophies are expected to-morrow. It is anticipated that General Kuropatkin will make his next stand at Mukden, although there is defensible ground to the south of the town. Generals Terauchi and Fukashima gave a ban guet this evening in honour of the Japanese vic- tory. The guests included the Imperial Princes, Cabinet Ministers, Elder Statesmen, the Staffs of the Army and Navy, and the chiefs of the De- partments. The city is illuminated again to-night and a series of lantern processions throng the principal streets.

Fighting at Yentai. STUBBORN RUSSIAN RESISTANCE. (Reuter's Special War Telegram.) YENTAI, Monday, via Mukden. The Russians evacuated their positions around Liaoyang daring the night of September 3, crossing the Taitse River and burning the bridges behind them. In the meantime a strong force of Russians held back General Kuroki from Yentai. The combined attack on Liaoyang commenced on August 30—General Oku operating from the south and south-east, and General Nodzu from the south-west. The shell fire was terrific, 50 or 60 shells bursting at the same moment. The Japanese made some magnificent infantry attacks. In one case they reached the trenches but were repulsed with heavy loss. The Japa- nese shrapnel as a rule burst too high. The fighting throughout one whole day went well for the Russians, the Japanese being driven from the villages along the railway. On the 31st shell fire commenced at daylight I from all sides, but the Russian infantry pressed forward. Late in the afternoon the news came that General Kuroki threatened the railway at Yentai, and the Russians commenced to retire, enabling the Japanese to bring up two batteries and enfilade the Russian force along the rail- way. During the night the transport moved into Liaoyang, and on September Ist the Rus- sians retreated from their main position, form- ing a circle ronnd the city, while the transport crossed the river at 2 o'clock. The Japanese got two guns into position and shelled Liaoyang railway station, causing many casualties. At the same time the Japanese in- fantry attacked the inner Russian position, but were repulsed. In the evening they brought up heavy guns, using Shimose powder, and shelled the town. The Russian troops held the position till,night on September 3, when they retited across the river. A second strong force moved east of Yentai to hold General Karoki back. General Kuroki attacked, but was repulsed, being driven from bis positions on the left. The Japanese poured a terrific shrapnel fire on one spot, annihilating two companies of the Russians, In the-evening the Russian artillery I having been reinforced shelled the Japanese position. General Kuroki pushed his right forward and: got within twelve miles of the railway at Yentai, but was eventually driven back to his orfginal positions. There was only desultory firing yesterday, (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG. Monday Evening. A later telegram from Makden states that trains were running as far as Yentai on Satur- day. The bombardment of Liaoyang began on September 1st. and was continued on the two following days. The surrounding fortifications were also subjected to a devastating artillery fire. The Japanese infantry assaults were all repulsed, in a great measure owing to the land mines. The Russians before evacuating Liaoyang burnt all the remaining stores and provisions in the town, which is described as a conglomeration of smoking ruins. The railway station is com- pletely wracked. The Chinese quarter has been practically-razed to the ground and all the in- habitants have fled. Most of the houses in the suburbs have been struck by sheHs. On Friday and Saturday heavy fighting oc- carred east of Yentai Station and the local mines, the Russians retreating closely followed f by the Japanese. Another telegram describes as unsuccessful the attempt made by General Kuroki to tarn the Russian left shortly after crossing the Taitse River. The telegram adds that General. Kuropatkin seemed to be everywhere daring fighting person- ally encouraging troops. The Japanese used siege guns for destruction ot the railway station. Several Japanese batter- ies are reported to have teen put out of action in' the fierce artillery engagement on August 30 and; 31, 24 guns being reduced to silence. Russians; Stpeng Stand. < (" Times-" Special War Telegram, per Press -■ Association.) "WITH GENERAL KUROKION THE TAITSEHO, Saturday "Morning," via Fasan, Monday, nr°ki'a flanking movement has pro- gressed by a succession of desperate night attacKs. tie is now within five miles of the rail- te°.n,1les north of Liaoyang, The Rassians are holding their positions tenaciously, Other columns from the south are pressing close to Liaoyang. The Russians are making an noex- pectediy strong stand. If our flank succeooein pushing home the attack some of the enemy will be completely cornered. JAPS' ASTOUNDING BRAVERY. Storming Russian Entrenchments., (Fresa Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Monday. A telegram received from Makden gives graphic t detttita of Sgbtiag At Liegyang. on AuguftUnt. J The above map shows the position of the con- tending armies at Liaoyang. East of Liaoyang, on the Taitse River, an arrow indicates the spot at which General Kuroki crossed, and the fight I he is making to cut off thA Russian retreat along the railway may be gathered from the position of his forces as indicated by the black oblongs, which reach as far as Yentai, where an engage- ment took place on Thursday, with result so far | unknown. South of Liaoyang is the Central I Army under Generel Nodzu, and west of it is the Left Army under General Oku, pressing the Russians back on the Taitse. Shusan, thehiJl mentioned in connection with the desperate fighting on Thursday at dawn, is immediately below the position occupied by the Centre Army. From Liaoyang to Mukden is 45 mites, 23 miles of the road being shown on the map, and from Liaoyang to Sinminting is 50 miles, of which half is indicated. These are the two possible lines of retreat for the Russian Army. The Japanese kept up aceaseless artillery fire from daybieak until 10, when their infantry in dense columns attacked the Russian entrench- ments, charging with astounding intrepidity almost up to the batteries. I They fired volley after volley until they were within 150 paces of the Russian entrenchments. although their flanks were swept by the de- fenders. In preparing for hand-to-hand fighting Russian officers drew their swords and revolvers, but the timely arrival of infantry reserves rendered it impossible for the Japanese force to drive home tbbir attack. In some places the railway embankment alone separated the adversaries. The Russians could see quite distinctly the faces of the Japanese soldiers and hear the com- mands of the officers. Ambush pits dug by the Russians were filled with Japanese dead. The opposing troops were so close that they even hurled stones at each other. A continuous artillery fire was kept up daring the engagement. General Karopatkin watched the operations in the evening from positions occupied by the Firet Army Corps. The final stages of the battle was fought in a terrific storm of thunder and lightning, amid which shrapnel rent the air. Liaoyang was enveloped with mingled clouds and smoke. The lower slopes of the surrounding hills, says the correspondent, were seething with slaughter. It seemed impossible for anyone to escape the shambles, but no one wished to escape. When the command to retreat was given to a battery which bad lost forty gunners the sur- vivors refused to obey the orders, shouting. It is no use talking to us, We would far rather die." At 8 in the evening torrential rain put a stop to the fire, bat the moment the rain ceased the fighting recommenced. The Japanese again attacked the entrenchments, and were again re- pulsed. The Russian First Army Corps wagfinally withdrawn from the advanced posts to the main positions, owing to news of General Kuroki's passage of the Taitse River. On September 1st the Japanese advanced on; the Russian south front. Marshal Oyania's Report. (Press Association Special War Telegram). TOKIO, Tuesday. A long and detailed report from Marshal Oyama was leceived here to-day, and was pub- lished in the course of the evening. The report, which is largely devoted to a review of the fighting daring the ten days from August 24th to September 4th, states that the Russians are still holding the Yentai Collieries, and indicates that there is a strong possibility of a battle being fought there. The Yentai mines are the only collieries in Northern Manchuria, and the possession of them is a matter of vital importance-to the Russians in connection with the working of the railway. Marshal Oyama annoances that a portion of Russian forces still holds Yingshiusu to the south of Yentai, and that General Kuroki's right is closely ia touch with the enemy. The. Japs' left and centre armies have halted on the left bank of the Taitse. It is the intention of the Japanese Commander- in-Chief to despatch a portion of these forces to occupy the heights to the north of Kuchang, and to advance along the railway. General Kuropatkin has burned all railway and other bridges over the Taitse. The report does not give the exact number of Japanese losses since August 25th, as they have not yet been ascertained, but Marshal Oyama predicts they will prove to have been heavy. No mention is made of the number of guns captured from the Russians, but it is known that 16 ten centimetre Canet guns were captured at Amping and Anshancban. Earlier reports an- nounced their capture, and their use by the Jap anese against Liaoyang station. Marshal Oyama states that the troops are in excellent spirits, notwithstanding the fact that for ten days they had to maintain a continuous attack, entailing many sacrifices, against the enemy occupying semi-permanent fortifications. General Kuropatkin continued to receive rein- forcements up to August 30tb, and his final strength was at least 12 full divisions. His losses are unknown. General Karoki eneoantered desperate opposi- tion on the heights to the west of lliiyengtai, ani it was only after four days' continuous and nereenghtingthathe succeeded In dislodging the Rasssiaa resistance at this point, and-kept open the iino of retreat to Mukden, thus avert- ing overwhelming disaster. SUSPENSE IN RUSSIA. Enormous Reinforcements. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Tuesday. St. Petersburg has been in a, state of suspense all day. In the absence of definite news the most ttlarming rumours have gained currency and credence. Last night's report that the Russian rear was practically annihilated was everywhere repeated and everywhere embroidered.theRussian losses being given as 30,000, and it was stated that the Japanese were astride of the rail- way ten versta south of Mukden. It is perfectly evident that the Japanese have been pressing hard on .the Russian rear, and the officers at the General Staff make no secret of the harassing effect of tha enemy's tactics, but they absolutely deny that there has been anyttiing in the nature of a big engagement, or that the Japanese have succeeded in placing themselves across the Rus- sian line of retreat. No one anticipates that any attempt will be made to hold Mukden. Many believe that Gen eral Kuropatkin has decided to fall back to Har- bin to draw up a new plan of campaign there and to await the arrivat of reinforcem3nts to carry it out. Orders will be issued almost immediately call- ing out immense numbers of reserves. Itwas stated to-day in competent quarters that besides the troops puarding the Siberian Railway 315.000 men have beea sent to Manchuria since the begin- ning of the war, including the First Army Corps. It is known that by the end of October the Fourth, Eighth, and Thirteenth Army Corps, totalling 192,OOOjmen,will have reached the front. It is aiao stated that before the end of Septem- ber 1,100 guns will have been despatched to Gen Karopatkin, who hitherto has had only 600 in all' KUROPATKIN AT MUKDEN. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST- PETERSBURG, Wednesday. General Kuropatkin has arrived at Mukden. The Red Cross Society has established posts along the line of retreat for tending wounded and distributing food and hottea to famished troops. The fo&ds are described as morasses, ancfthe rivers are in flood, (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG; Wednesday, 5 p.m. It is announced this afteznoon that the bulk of the Rassian forces have arrived at-Mukden. The authorities here expect that a baltwifl.;be; made there, and that the defences will be occupied. The Japanese to the west seem to constitute vthe chief menace, but the Russians. have hitherto kept them off the railway^ It was stated at the General Staff at 5 n'elock this afternoon that no news had been received from General Kuropatkin leading to the supposi- tion that, any part of the Russian rear had been, isolated. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) MUKDEN. Tuesday. Part of tho Russian army, which is retreating. to Mukden by the Wagon road, is in danger of being cut off. Throughout the 24 hours on September 5th the Japanese in the bills east of the road shelled the Rnasian troops. In one instance their infantry attacked a large .force of Russian infantry. The Russian artillery has taken to the hills where it Is moving in line parallel to that of the Japanese, and protecting the tank of the zotreat- jiugarmj. ;v i. ) t Troops, guns, and transports are pouring into Makden by train and road. A considerable por- tion of the transport has been left behind, as the I roads are in a terrible state owing to the heavy rains which fell yesterday. The main army, ib evacuating Mukden, and pushing northwards. Desperate Struggle Expected. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Wednesday. Tha defences constructed by Generel Kuro- patkin at Mukden are more or less an unknown quantity, but there is a general' impression here that the Russians mnat be absolutely exhausted and pbvsicallv incapable of marching farther than Mukden. It is presumed that the Japs are also overcome with fatigue, which indeed appears from thair own accounts to be the case. In short it is thought that both sides have reached the limit of human endurance and that a temporary relaxa- tion of their efforts may therefore be expected. The next act in the war apparently depends upon the staying powers of the Japs. for the moment all eyes are fixed upon Mukden, in anticipation of its shortly becoming the scene of a desperate struggle. Battle Probable at Tieling. (Central News Special War Telegram.) ROME, Wednesday Evening. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Tri- bllus. telegraphs that the Russian retreat is being continued towards the north from Mukden and that Harbin will become the base of future operations. General Kuropatkin will choose Tie- ling for his next atand, and will 'probably give battle there, inasmuch as the place possesses a seriea of excellent natural fortifications. Rearguard's Fate. (Exchange Company's Special War Telegram. PARIS, Wednesday, The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Journal wires that the position of the Russian rearguard sooth of Yentai Mines is now regarded as critical. I Abandoning the Wounded. I (Central News Special War Telegram.) ROME, Wednesday Morning. The Seccolo" this merning pnblishes a ? despatch from Yentai saying that the Russians are abandoning their wounded in their retreat ¡ owing to the lack of ambulances. Many of the I wounded are dying of hunger and thirst, there being insufficient arrangements for their care. An epidemic is feared. Disastrous Retreat, (Central News Special War Telegram.) PARIS, Wednesday Morning. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Petit Parisien this morning says The professed optimisai of the Russian General Staff is belied by the contents of a private telegram which has arrived from Mukden. General Kuropatkin's retreat, it is stated, has been carried out under deplorable condi- tions. Torrential rains have changed the roads into quagmires, and carriages and baggage pro- ceed with a terrible slowness. On the right and left flanks the Japanese are in force, advancing parallel with the Russian Army in an attempt to outflank them, and to ¡" draw closer the immense circle they have de- scribed about Mukden. General Kuroki is aiming to occupy a position north-east of Mukden before the 'arrival of the Russians. General Nodzn, in the cantre, ia worrying his adversary by his continual pursuit,while General Oku attacks the Russian right flank. The order of the Russian retreat is continually being confused. Owing to the necessity of imped- ing the advance of their purauera the Russians are compelled to make continual deployings of infantry, and even artillery. It is easy to imagine what will be the result of a battle fought under such conditions. Ominous Russian Message. (Central News Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Wednesday Morning. The Novoye Vremya this morning is the only St. Petersburg paper having a special tele- gram from the front. The correspondent sends his message from Mukden on September 6th. He says It ia clear now that we have given np the Liao- yang positions because General Kuroki's army crossed the Taitse, threatening our lear. One division of his army was defeated by the Russians, bat the main Japanese forces, directed personally by General Kuroki, routed General Orloff's divi- sion with immense losses. The enemy's fire was so intense that we could not reply. This battle began on Angust 24th. How lona: it will continue cannot be foretold, for the enemy possesses the initiative. The loss of life, money, and stores, the destruc- tion of bridges, and the amount of provisions burnt can only be ascertained after we have succeeded in concentrating our forces. We must not deceive ourselves. These are heavy days, and the nights are still heavier. > In spite of our failure hope for the future has pot been destroyed. The spirit of our troops is, good. The Chinese population is excited. A long time muBt elapse before we can fulfil the task of concentration to the north. This movement has been checked by heavy roads and, swollen rivers. The retirement.has been made under pressure of superior forces. The Japanese have been on onr track now for many- days. Fixing the Blame. (Press Association Special W ar Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Taesday. A great sensation has been caused by an article in the Novoye Vremya," in which the writer, in barely veiled terms, holds the Bnrean- cratic regime responsible for the present situa. tion. The Russ M concludes an article aa-fol- lows The fact must be resolutely faced. Silence-produces a feeling inevitably-leading to- panic. Newspapers Seized. (Exchange Company's Special War Telegram.) PARIS, Wednesday. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the 1 Matin asserts that yesterday's edition of the Novoye Vremya containing a report of the Japanese advancing on Mukden was seized by the police. 50,000 Casualties in Three Days. (Presa Association Special War TeJegram.) PARIS, Wednesday. The St. Betertbnrg correspondent of the "Petit j Journal Btates that before General Kuro-; '-patkin'a la3t telegram had been received'the General Staff confirmed the report that Japanese 1 forces were between the heads of the Russian .1 columns and Mukden. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Echo -do Paris H says the number of Bussiana killed and wounded in the fighting of August 31st and. September 1st and 2nd is estimated at 21^00, The Japanese lost over 30,000 men. (Press Association Special War Telegram,) ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday. The total Russian losses since the first attack j on the Liaoyang positions are unknown, but a j wirtely accepted estimate places them at over 30,0CO killed and wounded. At midnight the officers at the Censor Commis- ■ eion stated that noofficial news had been received as to the-retreat being continued beyond Mukden.

Fighting at Port Arthur. 1 (Press Association Special War Telegram.) CHIFU, Wednesday. Heavy fighting is reported by many Chinese as having taken place between August 27th and 31st. Most of the fighting was crowded into the first two days, the Japanese afterwards directing II: their efforts almost solely to holding the posi- tions gained. That the advantages they had obtained were I of considerable importance is obvious from the 'fact that the Russians risked valuable men in an open tight to dislodge them. The Japanese retired from nearly all the points they had gained on the morning of I' the 31st. The Novy Krai devotes considerable space to a small reconnaissance which left Palang- shan and arrived near Shushiyen without en- countering any Japanese. Returning on the -night of the 29th. the scouts discovered a trench in the middle of a field occupied by a solitary Japanese, who abandoned his rifle and fled. The Russians captured some trenching tools, bat discovering the Japs in force behind the barrier across the Mandarin-road they re- turned swiftly to the fortress. Another recon- noitring party found the Japs' vanguard trenches at Shushiyen unoccupied. The Russians then discovered a company of Japs. Shots ware ex- changed. and a number of the Japs who had been surprised were killed, the remainder retiring. Bayonet Enceunters. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) { CHIFU, Wednesday, 10 p.m. Firing at Port Arthur was indistinctly heard here to-night. The Novy Krai," dated AuR08' 31st, gives details of detached incidents of the fighting on August 29th and 30th,on the Russian east flank. The Japanese at Shushiyen bad unroofed some strong Chinese houses made of mud and stone and converted them into excellent redoubts. At 9 o'clock that evening a Russian regi- ment made a sudden onslaught onlthe Japs' trenches, forcing the Japanese back at the point of the bayonet to their second redoubt. The Rus- sians were unabta-to proceed any further in face I of the fierce fire from the redoubt. I A Japanese torpedo boat fixed on the Russian searchlight on Tiger's Tail: bat was aoon repulsed by the Rassian batteries which apparently 1 damaged her. Capture of Much Stores. (Press Association Special War Telegrams.) TOKIO, Wednesday. The General Staff to-day again fails to make any statement or publish any details of the Liaoyang battle. The public is still celebrating the victory, but there is considerable speculation regarding General Kuroki's movements, of which no news has been given since Sunday. It is reported that notwithstanding the ravages of fire the Japanese captured vast accumulations of stores and ammunition a+, Liaoyang. TOKIO, Wednesday (later). There is still no official report of General Kuroki's movements. The Russians destroyed their stores, but quantities of guns, ammunition, and supplies were captured in the fortifications and near Liaoyang Station. The Emperor has congratulated the forces npon their brilliant victory in face of tremendous diffi- culties, adding that as the end of the war is still in the distant future they must practice cue and patience.

RUSSIAN RAIDERS. t » ■■ ■ FOUND BY BRITISH WARSHIP. COALING FROM GERMAN COLLIERS. (Renter's Special Telegram.) ZANZIBAR, Tuesday. The German steamer Kronprinz yesterday reported sighting the Russian cruisers Petec- I burg and Smolensk coaling in territorial waters. I The British cruiser Forte proceeded early this with the British Government's formal demand to desist from interfering with neutral shipping. She found the cruisers lying within the three mile limit, but not coaling. They left at the request of the Forte on de- livery of the Czar's orders, and subsequently joined a German collier and proceeded in the direction of Dar es-Salaam. After reading the Czar's orders they stated that they would forthwith proceed to Europe. A launch from the Forte was left to observe them in case the cruisers should return to coal. The Forte returned to harbour this afternoon. It will be remembered that the Smolensk and Peterbnrg after passing through the Black Sea in disguise, started on mission of raiding n?atral ships, including several British merchant- men. Their work led up to a critical situation, and provoked a vigorous protest from the British Government. The reply of the Russian Govern- ment was regarded as satisfactory, assuring the British Government, as it did, that the cruisers would be instructed to cease overhauling neutral steamers. Notwithstanding this reply, however the Smolensk and Peterbnrg suddenly appeared off the South African Coast and caused much irritation, both in Great Britain and America,by stopping ships of those countries. This led to a vigorous protest on the part of ship- ping merchants, and a deputation waited on the Prime Minister on the subject. Mr Bal- four then announced that at the reaaest of the Russian authorities—who had given assurances that it was found difficult to communicate the Czar's orders to the Smolensk and Peterbarg- Great Britain would forthwith despatch two war- ships to search for the cruisers and to communi- cate to them the orders of the Russian Govern- ment, 4, As a matter of fact seven British warships were despatched and have for some time been search- ing the seas for the raidera, The news of the discovery of the Smolensk and Peterbnrg off theE ast Coast of Africa will prove of special interest to the nor t of Cardiff, as will also the report that they were seen coaling in territorial waters. and that on their departure at the bidding of the British warships they were subsequently joined by a Getman collier. The incident strongly bears out the suspicion that Welsh coal was being shipped by German steamers for the Rns3ians. Dar-es-Salaam is 25 miles north of Zanzibar.

CARDIFFIANS' WINDFALL. A sale of 25 dwelling-houses situate in different parts of Cardiff, a freehold residence in Ely-road, and some stocks and shares in the local gas and other companies,announced to tase place shortly. has a touch of the romantic side about it, inas- much as a Cardiff family will somewhat un- expectedly participate in the division of the estate when realised. The property belonged to Mr John James West, who resided in West Wales, and whose decease was chronicled a. short time since. Members of the Burris family-of whom Mr Wm. Burris, of the Blue Anchor, Wharton-street, is one-Lava received intimation from the solicitors concerned that they are en- titled to a shareof the estate, but it is impossible to itate at preseat what their proportion will be, I

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THEATRICALS END IN CONFUSION. Whilst Mr Ian Hamilton^ London company was giving a performance of the drama entitled The Shadows of a Great City," inthe Talgarth Town Hall on Tuesday, to a large,and apprecia- tive audience, one man in the-andience caused^a v disturbance. Several remonstrated with him, the police were called in, and he, was removed. Dur- ing Act 2 the man who bad previously caused I'. interruption returned, and a deplorable scene resulted. A. free fight ensued, and the perform- ance had to be suspended, the audience breaking np in confusion.

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-r- A Painful Case. CLEMENT EMPLOYER AND ERRING TRAVELLER. FAITHFUL SERVANT'S LAPSE. EMBEZZLEMENT BY PENARTH MAN. William Mark David (36) was charged before the Stipendiary at Cardiff on Wednesday with em- bezzling two sums, t4 189 Id and El 13s 9d, the property of his employer, Mr Edward England. Accused, who was well dressed, was arrested last week, and later admitted to bail. He was defended by Mr Joseph H. Jones. Mr Edward Thomas, who appeared for the pro- secution, said accused, who was a traveller for Mr England at a salary of JE3 a week and ex- penses, was charged with embezzling M 18s Id on the 10th of August, and JE1 133 9d on the 24th of Aagast. In consequence of a communication prosecutor received from one of his customers he caused inquiries to be made, and discovered the defendant bad received certain sums of money which he had not accounted for. The Stipendiary Sums other than the two referred to ? ac Mr Thomas Those two sums. There may be others, but we have not concluded oar investiga- tions. Detective-Inspector Rankin gave evidenceof the arrest of the accused at his home in Crwys- road. Having heard the warrant read, the accused made no reply. Edward England, potato importer, West Bute Dock, Cardiff, said defendant was in his employ- ment as a traveller at a salary of Y,3 a week and expenses. He had occupied this position about 10 years. His duties were to solicit orders and col- lect accounts in the Rbondda and Aberdare val- leys, and send every day to his employer a cash sheet showing the amount of money be had re- ceived, and hand over the money. Mr Jones During the 10 years has he borne an excellent character Yes, a very excellent character; I have bad implicit confidence in him. Beyond that has he been exceedingly diligent in his duties ?—Yes I have nothing to complain of. He has largely extended your trade ?—Yea, he, has done good business, Am I right in saying the amounts that would pass through his hands in one year would be from £ 10,000 to £ 15,000 ?—A pretty good amount; I could not sav. On the 10th August, the day on which he is charged with embezzling S4 18s Id, did he re- ceive something like JE230 to JE250 ?—Possibly. Would he not in the course of his business have to expend certain sums in treating customers ?— I do not think so. The Stipendiary I take it you do not coun- tenance it ?—That is so. MrJones: Was he paid commission in addi- tion to his wages ?-No, but he often received a cheque when he did good business. He was always good at his duties, and I am Borry to bring this against him- The Stipendiary Has any restitution been made to you ?-No. Mr Jones Are you prepared to do that ? A Forgiving Employer. Mr England I am very, very sorry to bring these against him. I could not help myself I employ a lot of people. Mr Jones You are not desirous of pressing the charge ?—No. Was his salary .ESu week when he started?— He stavted at 30s a week, I believe. Evidence was given that accused had received the two sums named in the charge and had not paid them over. Replying to Mr Jones, Mr Thomas Williams, cashier for Mr England, said previous to these transactions be had always found accused perfectly straight. On August 10th he paid over £225, and on August 24th JE36 10s 8d. The case for the prosecution being completed, the Stipendiary asked where was the evidence of felonious intention. The fact that he bad not paid the sums over might be the result of forgetfulness or carelessness. So far his conduct had not been inconsistent with innocence. Mr Thomas: I can put Mr England in the box to give evidence of a confession. The Stipendiary, after pointing out that the case for the prosecution had been completed, allowed Mr England to be recalled. He stated that accused told him he had not been sticking to his business as he ought to have done during the past three months, and admitted he had not paid over the sums. He had intended telling wit- ness that he had received the money, and that he had had a lot of trouble, and hoped witness would not prosecute him. The Stipendiary Did he say the neglect to, pay over the sums was an accidental omission ?— Yes he said he passed it on one day, and in- tended telling me. In the case of the second sum he said be had forgotten to pay it over to the office. m I Am Guilty." Accused, who felt his position keenly, said when charged, I am guilty. I admit taking the money." Mr Jones said he could call witnesses as to character, including the Rev. Enoch Daviea, who had known Mr David for twenty years, and had been associated with him in church work at Penarth during the last ten years. Up to this he had borne an irre- proachable character. He had held office in the church, and been a member of the choir. He bad a wife and child, and was connected with respectable families in the county. The Stipendiary said the statement of proseca-, tor had quite satisfied him as to character. Mr Thomas joined in the application of Mr Jones for clemency. Accused was sentenced to a mouth's imprison- ment in the second divison. As he left the court be was visibly affected, as also was Mr England, the prosecutor.

South Wales Coal Trade. SETTLEMENT AT WERFA. RESUMPTION OF WORK. Amass meeting of the men employed at the Werfa Colliery, Aberdare, was held at the Bate. Arms, Aberdare, on Monday morning, Mr C. B. Stanton (miners' agent) presiding. It was reported that Sir William Thomas Lewis had agreed to meet a deputation of the men later in the day. A deputation including Mr C. B. Stanton,„the miners' agent, met Sir William Lewis in the afternoon and the men agreed to return to work on Wednesday morning on the old terms. applying to the men in the Bute seam, as well as in the remainder of the colliery. The terms are identical with those offered to the men in the Bute seam when they came out a month ago. A mass meeting of the men was held at the Bute Arms on Monday evening, and at tbe" close onrlcorrespondent was informed that Mr C. B. Stanton reported that Sir William met the deputation in a conciliatory spirit. The men agreed to resume work, it being understood that the manager was empowered to grant concessions in the shape of allowances where such were necessary. On Monday evening a mass meeting of the Werfa men was held at the Buta Arms to receive the report of the deputation which had met Sir William during the afternoon. Mr C. B. Stanton, the miners' agent; who accompanied the deputation, reported that they had seen Sir William, who had met them in a conciliatory spirit. They had, after some discussion, settled the dispute existing in the Bute seam on terms which were acceptable to the men. the terms baing based on the fact that an agreement already existed in that seam, and it being understood that the manager would consider every case on its merits where any concession was really due to the men. GARTH-MERTHYR LOCK-OUT, Men at Work Censured. The locked out workmen of the Gaith-Merthyr Colliery, at Maesteg, held a meeting on Monday and passed a resolution censuring those men who are still at work on day-to-day contracts in de- fiance of, a resolution of the men at a general meeting. The number of men receiving the Federation allowance is 289, and the number of children dependent is 365. At present there are no signsTof a settlement. Operations at the Maindy Pit, Ton, were re- started on Wednesday after a week's suspension. During the week cages have been lowered to the deep seam landing. '-—n,. I

WHISKY FOR RHEUMATISM. Disastrous EfferJ. I don't remember I took too much whisky for rheumatic," said Ellen Foscolo (39), who was charged at Cardiff on Wednesday with being disorderly and assaulting P.C. William Davies in Bute-3treet. The latter stated that when he took her into custody she became violent, struck at him with a. boot that she had in her hand, and spat at him all the way to the police station.— Alderman Ramsdale (presiding magistrate) Did it leave any mark ?-P.C. Davies: No. air: but there was a slight swelling last night. --When told that she would have to pay a fine of 20s and costs or go to prison for a mouth she said, Better there than here."

BLAINA BOY'S FATAL FALL. Mr R. EL. A. Davies, coroner, on Wednesday ^-evening heM an inquest at Brynmawr Police Staction toaehing the death of Tom Lawrence Heaton, 13j years, which occurred on Monday night. Deceased"was employed as a traffic office errand*boy'iat the Pyle and Blaina Company's errand*boy'iat the Pyle and Blaina Company's works, and on Friday evening he-arrived home at Brynmawr on foot, and complained of severe pain internally, stating that while he was going from one part of the works to another in the course of his duties he slipped and fell upon a piece -of casting. George Henry Clement, weigher, said that deceased worked with him. Witness was engagedat another,part of the works till about 3.30, and upon returning to the machine office he found that the lad had left a note, viz., "I amgone home because I feeljverybad.—Tom." Witness was of the cpinion that be, bad slipped on a rail as be was going to another part of the works. Dr. M. Sheehy, Brynmawr, stated that deceased sustained severe-injury to theabdominal Darts, and inflammation of the bowels supervened, from which the lad died, his recovery being hope- less from the first. The injuries could have resulted from a fall of the kind described. A verdict of Death by mifadveutore caused by a fall." waa returned.

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THE ANGLESEY SALE. Unique Purchase by a Local Tradesman. By far the keenest competition and most spirited bidding at the above sale on Tuesday was for Lots 134, 135, and 136- silver.gilt; frame with coronet and monogram set in diamonds, with telegram from H.M. Queen Alexandra; do. with coronet and monogram V. R.I. from her Majesty the late Queen, 1900 aud do. do. from his Majesty, 1901. The big London and provincial dealers vieing with each other to secure such unique lots, the biddings for each lot started at £10, and rapidly progressed till one by one dropped cut till two only were left in—a noted London dealer and a local tradesman-and so it continued with each lot, though the price of each rose rapidly as it was seen the purchaser of the first one of the series was anxious to secure the lot. Thus they sold for £54, JE66, and JE70 respectively. It will be a. source of satisfaction to the people of Wales to know they have not gone out of the Princi- pality, Mr H. B Cronch. of Queen-street and St. Mary-street, being the fortunate purchaser of what was considered the cream of the sale, pos- sessing as they do historical and national value which will be enhanced as the years roll by, and form interesting heirlooms to any museum. Another Successful Day. Solid silver articles in endless variety were sold at Anglesey Castle on Wednesday at prices which will afford great satisfaction to the Marquis's creditors. One of the most costly and extrava- gant lots was an electro-plated double toiled ser. vice, for which Mr Campbell Cory, of Bath and Cardiff, a private gentleman who has purchased a considerable quantity of effects, paid JE70, and he secured one of the three solid silver shaving pots for S4 16. A lot which attracted considerable notice was a circular flower vase presented by the. people of Bangor to the Marquis when his panto- mime "Aladdin" terminated, a Liverpool dealer purchasing it at £ 23. Several gifts to theMarqnia, from his friends were sold, together with a solitt', silver cup from Anglesey Castle servants, which realised eight guineas. The total proceeds yea- terday were £ 1,730. To-day the extraordinary collection of walking sticks will be sold.

BATH HORSE SHOW. Local Awards. There was Et largo and fashionable attendance at Grosvenor Meadows for the opening day of this show yesterday. It being the 21st year of the exhibition the committee marked the' coming of age by giving increased prizes in some of the classes, jE50 being offered for the highest jumper over timber. The judges were -For hunters, Mr Maxwell Angus and Mr George Gordon hacks and harness, Mr T. Mitchell and Mr Walter Lloyd. Among the- awards were the following :—Mr W. J. Tatem, Sbandon, Penylan, h.c. with Penylan Flashlight; in three year old hunter class, 3rd with Penylan f Perfection for weight carrying cobs, lat with Penylan Perfection for covert hacks of any height. 1st with Penylan Grace for hacks be- tween 14.2 and 15.3 (JEtO winners barred), 3rd with Psnylan Supreme in open single harness class, not less than 14,2. Mr Charles Radcliffe, Cardiff, 1st with Princess Royal and Miss DarbyA for tandems under 14.2. Mr W. Pierce Wtl- liams, Bodtegwell, Abergele, 1st with Arfon Mustard in single harness, cob, or pony ctaea under 14.2 ( £ 10 winners barred) reserved with\ same horse in back class between 13.2 and 14.2. > Mr A. H. Gunn, St. Mellon's, second with The?' Stag in open jumping class. An accident hap- pened in this competition, Mr W. Clarke, a, Bridgwater publican, being thrown against thai grand stand, sustaining ini^;°s which necessi" tated his removal to hospital.

CARDIFF BOARD SCHOOLS, Interesting Statistics. The annual statement of the Cardicf Board schools for 1903, giving some interesting j statistics and extracts from H.M. inspectors* reports respecting the different schools in tha ;u borough, ha3 been issued. From this it appearai that the number of Board schools is 19, with accommodation sefficient to provide for 25,561 children, and the average attendance has been 21,256. The grants earned totalled £ 35,922, aa i compared with t55:915 in the previous year. The grants earned per scholar were—Boys' schools, jEl 3s 3d: girls' schools, £1 3s 7d infants' schools, 17s 5d. The expenditure per^ scholar in salaries of teachers, books, apparatus, and stationery was R3 3s lid the total expendi-ft ture for the half-year ending 25th March, 1903, • being £ 52.463, and for the half-year ending 29th, September, £ 47,657. The outstanding liabilities of the board on the 29th September last were £ 335,941 lis 7d. i With reference to the Pupil Teachers' Centre,, the number of pupils under instruction on the. 31st July, 1903, was 197, and the grants earned I for the year amounted to JE366 4a 6d. The book> also contains reports respecting each of the il! schools by H.M. inspectors, and all of them^i appear to be of a satisfactory character. In tha^ evening continuation classes the number of^ students was 1,367, of whom only 993 qualified J for grants. The total amount of grants earned in this department was £ 522 19s, as compared with JE742 139 lid in the previous year.

FIRE IN NEW "YORK, Nine Lives Lost. New York, Sunday.—A tenement hoase lnr' Attorney-street, in one of the thickly-populated districts of New York, was burned down last .¡ night. Nine persons perished and many were in. jured.—Renter. New York, Sunday.—The number of persona -1 who perished in the fire at a tenement. iu Attorney-street; nowamoants to 14.—Beater. i——wo—

BURSTING OF A STEAM TUBE, Rhondda Lad Fatatiy Scalded. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr R. J. Rhys, coroner, conducted an inquest at the Treherbert Police Station, on the body of Dl. Thomas Jones (14), Baglan-streat, who was fatally scalded at the Snysyfeio Colliery, on Monday, throngh the bursting of a steam tube. Mr Gray, Inspector of Mines, was present and Mr Hill, general manager of the collieries. Edward Jakeway, a stoker, said he saw deceased unloading a tram of small coal near the No. 2 boiler. It was not Jones' duty to do this work, neither had witness asked him for assistance. Witness heard something blowing off and noticed that the steam tube had burst. Shortly afterwards he saw deceased on the ground terribly scalded about the lower part of the body and legs. There was a steady pressure of SOlbs. being kept up at the time of the accident. By Mr Gray t The blowing oti pressure was 951bs. Griffith Richards, mechanic, said that this par- ticular boiler bad been cleaned and examined on April 18th. By Mr Gray: The boiler oughtta have been cleaned out in August, but they had to;" repair another boiler and that was the reason for the delay. The tubes had lost about i of its thickness through* corrosion. The boilers were. tested at the time they were put in, with a Dres*. sure of 2501 bs. They never worked at a pressure of more than 9510s. A report was handed in by Mr Hill, whicb{> showed that twelve months ago the boilers anel! tubes had been thoroughly examined by aD; j insurance inspector, and the Coroner comment-};' j' ing upon this said that companies thought it 1 good policy to insure the boiler as they then had I an independent nerson to make an examination. B The report was to the effect that no repairs were Sj needed in 1903 The jury returned a verdict of' < B "Accidental death" with a recommendation I that the Colliery Company should keep a record I of all tubes which were changed. I

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