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SWANSEA HOSPITAL BOARD, Proposed LimitatiS;- of Blad s Swansea Hospital Board on Monctav dis- cussed the question of limiting the number of oeds because of an increasing financial de- ficit. Mr. H. Goldberg presided. Statistics submitted showed that since 1899 the average number of beds occupied nad increased from 84 to 112 £ Income had gone up from £ 4-,811 to £ 6,538, and the 'ebt has been as follows1891 £ 1,391. 7900 £ 846, 1901 £ 878, 1902 nil, 1S05 £ 554, and 1904 £ 1,218. These figures do not includE: the Convalescent Home account. The Chairman said the two principal in- creases were £230 for provisions, and J3258 surgical dispensary. Dr. Lancaster Casualties you mean, sir. The Chairman: Casualties and surgery generally. Casualties we cannot exclude under any scheme. Dr. Lancaster: It is they that are in- creasing so much. The Chairman said it was matter for con- gratulation, having regard to the greater work, that the deficit was not more. Still it was for the Board to say whether the number of beds should be lunited in order to reduce expenditure. As to the Convales- to reduce expenditure. As to the Convales- cent Home, there was a, deficit of £ 459; but they had only credited six months' revenue, while there had been certain extraordinary expenditure that would not come into an- other year's accounts. Colonei Morgan (chairman of the House Committee) said the administration was as extravagant as it could be. "Throwing money away," he. said they were, and ar- gued that the only way to economise was to close the Penliergaer Ward. Dr. Lancaster What is the outcome of it? Colonel Morgan: Bankruptcy; we are spending all the endowments—that is the outcome oi it. The Chairman tqok exception to Colonel Morgan's remarks, as likely to create a wrong impression in the public mrnd. What Colonel Morgan meant was not extrava- gance, but an avoidable expenditure under. a different arrangement. Col. Morgan said that 105 beds could be worked bv doing away with the Penilergaer Ward, and this would effect a saving ox £ 220 a year, so that it was not economy to exceed a certain number. ¡' Dr. Lancaster: Where are you going to put the adult male patients? Col. Morgan moved the Penilergaer Ward I be closed. The Chairman quoied figures showing that I' the average cost of administration was not extravagant. ) Miss Dillwyn agreed that it would be bet- ter economy to cut off a whole ward than a bed here and there, ahd seconded the resolu- tion. By that means the nursing staff could be reduced. Rev. J. Pollock proposed an amendment: "That this Board, whilst reviewing with re- gret the large deficiency, does not consider that the time has yet arrived when the re- I lief of suffering should he curtailed by any I further limitation of beds on account of a temporary adverse balance, which has been largely brought about by the in- I creasing efficiency of the hospital." He contended that the institution received a bet- j ter income last year than the year before, In 1894 there was a debt on the Hospital of £1.638. as compared with £1,218 now. In ten years the annual subscriptions had gone up from £ 1,231 to £ 1,556, and from the works J6698 to £ 2,451. The admission of the press to the Boa.rd meetings had also created greater public interest in the work. When the Devon and Dorset Children's Ward "was generously given by Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer, it was not intended to curtail the other wards of the hospital. Saving might De ef- fected by allowing patients' friends to send in butter and eggs as was formerly done. He agreed that it was not a good policy, but it was better to make that retrograde step in that direction and save £200 or £ 300 ¡ than curtail the usefulness of the Hospital. Dr. Lancaster Eggs may be brougnt ir. now. Rev. J. Pollock added that the closing of a who'e ward would have a very disastrous effect. They had not sufficient accommoda- tion for the sick at the present time, and patients sometimes had to wait for months I before they could get admission. They were not on the verge of bankruptcy, and it would bo far better to pay debts out of capi- tal than to close a single bed in the hospital. Mr. Tuckfield did not think it economy to close one of the oldest wards. The Chairman supported the amendment, and hoped that during his year of office the institution would receive some bequests in order to relieve it of its financial difficulty. The amendment was carried by 14 votes to three, only Colonel Morgan, Mks Dill- wyn, and Dr. Ebenexer Davies voting against it. In answer to Miss Dillwyn, the Chairman said that the decision of September last to limit the number of beds to 110 would stand, the House Committee to report upon the ways and means of providing for that num- ber.

Tinplate Workmen's Conference. A conference of tinplate daymen was held at Bethania Schoolroom, Morriston, on Satur- day evening, delegates being present from a wide area. The efforts made to secure im- proved conditions for the daymen at Duf- fryn and Clyne were approved of. The view was expressed that while not averse to conciliation, the right was claimed for the comparatively small number of day- men in the trade to meet the masters with- out the possibility of being overwhelmed by the larger body of task workmen. A resolution was unanimously carried ex- oressing surprise and regret that labour lea- ders at the Conciliation Board meeting had encouraged masters to replace daymen seek- ing improved conditions at Clync and Duf- fryn Tinplate Works. The daymen present also pledged them- selves if necessary to legall. stop work as a Erotest against the introdaction of "Hack :gging," and asked the support of their brethren, millnaen, tmhonsemen and an-, I Beaten* » j?

RUSSIANS CUT OFF. Stakelberg's Force Probably Doomed. Dispositions Disclosed. (Press Association War Special.) Paris, Friday.—The "Petit Journal" con- tains the following m a message from St. Petersburg: — "A great battle has been fought since Monday in the Kinchau region. "Success has favoured the Russians and 1\ Japanese alternately, and the issue of the battle is not yet decided. "The fighting has been sanguinary and desperate. "About 150,000 men are engaged over a front forty kilometres long. "Three Russian newspaper correspond- ents have been wounded. DISPOSITION OF THE RIVAL ARMIES. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Thursday.—The Czar has received the following despatch of yester- day's date from General Kuropatkin — The Japanese army advancing from Kin- chau is gradually carrying out its north- ward movement/ Th9 advance of General Kuroki's army is suspended, evidently with the object of bringing the advance guards of the two Japanese armies into line. The strength of the enemy's advance guard has been approximately ascertained to be ab.'jut one division, with several squadrons rf cavalry, on the Siuyen side, and nine squad rons of cavalry supported by a strong col- umn of infantry. To the south the enemy's position on the 19th and 21st of June extended to within 11 kilometres (six and a half miles) south of Ssniuchera and from the seashore as far as the mountainous and difficult district to the east of the railway line. Their line af ad- vance posts is strongly occupied by "avairy with a screen of infantry. The passes and defiles in the mountains to the east of the railway are also vigilantly guarded by the enemy. On June 20th, from 5 o'clock in the after noon and onwards, a. movement of strong Japanese mountain patrols wit a infantry supports was noticed. A movement of In fanrtry and cavalry was also discovered. We sustained no losses during the firing that ensued, while the Japanese had several killed and wounded. Further an increase of Japanese forces was noticed south of Van ziapunzi, near the villages of Manziapudse, Takziazudze, by way of Ponchaniu and Sia- khotan. The Japanese are throwing up field fortifi- cations on the road from Siuyen to Kaipmg. The enemy's outposts have occupied a pass between Pandziabel and Panchang, on the northern road 15'-kilometres (nine miles) east of Siahotang, and on the southern road the Chapauling Pass, 12 kilometres (seven and a half miles) south of Sihaotang. On the 19th inst. two Cossacks were wounded by Chinese ruffians. The Japanese have constructed fortifica- tions at Konaudiansian, and have got 13 guns in position there. A strong screen of the enemy has occupied the village of Sapinhai 40 kilometres (25 miles) north-east of Saimatse, and are constructing strong ell- trenchments there. KUROPATKIN DRIVEN NORTHWARD. (Press Association War Special.) Paris, Friday.—The "Echo de Paris" pub- lishes a telegram from St. Petersburg to the effect that a great battle is taking place to the south of Kaiping, the Japanese attack- ing on both sides, and are slowly driving General Kuropatkin's 'army northward. IMMENSE ENVELOPING MOVEMEMT OFFICIALLY REPORTED. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg. Thursday.—Lieutenant- General Sakharoff has sent the ■ allowing telegram, of yesterday's date, to the General Staff: — At 8 o'clock on the morning of the 21st inst. the troops of the Japanese advanced guard resumed their forward march alocg both sides of the railway against cur out- posts stationed six kilometres south ci Sen- incheng. Our cavairy outposts retired slowly under the enemy's pressure towards Seniucheng, arid still further on tvinciisu (Kaiping). Towards noon a Japanese ccJ- umn of about nine squadrons, with a hattoy and a considerable number of cavalry, v. as observed making a forward t- Dvemint en Seniucheng. Then other strong columns jf the enemy gradually began to appear. Tow,iris even- ing Seniucheng was occupied by the Japan- ese in a force comprising more than a divi- sion «f infantry, a cavalry brigale, nd 32 guns. According to reports from our scouts ard information from the local inhabitants, con- siderable forces of the enemy, comprising more than a division, are conceal*ai-oi^ u wards the south of the Chapauling Pass, in the direction of Tanchy. On the road from Siuyen to Liaohotang the enemy had up to the morning of the 22nd occupied the pass between Paitsiapei and Panchangiu, where no fresh movement on their part has been noticed. According to the reports of scouts, a lcergo detachment, consisting of all three arms, advanced from Siuyen to Khranza on the morning of the 22nd inst. A detachment of the enemy, a battalion strong, attempted by taking advantage of the thick fog to surprise our advance position near V ndiapudsi, on the road from Siuyen to Haicheng, but the movement was dis- covered in time by our infantry scouts, and the Japanese were received with volleys from our companies. The enemy's advance guard retired with some losses towards Siu- ven. We had one sharpshooter wounded. On the evening of the 19th inst the Japan- ese occupied Wafengtien, on the main road to Liao-yang, with a detachment consisting of one battalion of infantry with a squadron of cavalry. A detachment of the enemy, consisting of one battalion of infantry with a squadron of cavalry, has occupied Chanlinju, in the val- lev of the river Tsuoho, ten kilometres north of Feng-hwang-cheng. RUSSIANS RETREAT AT SUNSET. (Press Association War Special'. Tokio, Friday (2 p.m.).— Four thousand Russian infantry, cavalry, and artillery at- tacked Aiyanglienmen on Tuesday, but were beaten off, and retreated at sunset to- wards Shinkailing. Russians lost five killed 'nd twenty wounded. Japanese, losses are not stated. Aiyaaglienmen is about 50 miles north- east from Fenghwangcheng. TROOPS ON THE MARCH UNDER KUROPATKIN. (Press Association War Special.) Newchwang, Friday. — New entrench- ments are being made to the east of the Liao River since yesterday. The Chinese have been expelled from their houses, which are being used for Russian troops. A new proclamation has been issued for- bidding exportation of foodstuffs north of Tiuchwang. It is reported that there are large bodies of troops eight miles from here under Gen- eral Kuropatkin. It is supposed that they are marching to Kaichau. SEVERAL HOURS CANNONADING AT PORT ARTHUR. (Press Association War Special.) Chifu, Friday (2 p.m.).—Heavy firing in the direction of Pert Arthur was heard for several hours last night and this morning. HIGH GERMAN TRIBUTE TO THE JAPANESE. New York, Thursday.—Herr Otto von Gottberg, war correspondent of the "Loka- lar.zeiger," of Berlin, arrived at Vancouver B.C., to-day, invalided home from China. As a military officer, his statement that the •Japanese army is "superior to any European torce" is invested with considerable import- ance. Herr Von Gottberg adds: "I consider both the naval and military branches of the Japan- ese fighting force to be considerably superior to those of Russia, at least as shown so far in the campaign work. The Japanese artil- lery at the battle of the Yalu, equipped as they were with the Shimose powder, their new explosive, was so disastrous to the Rus- sian artillery that the latter was I ractically I annihilated. General Kuroki impressed me as bemg a very able strategist."—("Daily Telegraph.") or THREE DIVISIONS CUT OFF FROM SUPPLIES. The foBowiog striking apmamt of the i present position of hostilities in Manchuria is supplied by the military contributor to "he "It has been evident now for some days that the Japanese were filing off to the Westward, practically abandoning the posi- tions they had previously heJel towards the Mo-tien-lmg Pass; and now Kuroki, having men enough at hand, has made his spring, and three divisions at least of the Russian army are to all intents and'purposes cut off P--l I 1r from their supplies, with only a retreat along the coast to Newchwang open to them, which may at any moment be closed by the appearance of Japanese transports. Doubt- less, Kuropatkin himself can mount his horse and escape across country, but his divisions are virtually surrounded, and only a frac- tion of them can hope to evade surrender. The non-appearance of the Japanese fleet is the only thing which mars the completeness of the execution of this design, and can only be accounted for by the disturbance created at sea by the Vladivostock raid, which thus furnishes another illustration of the value of boldness and determination in wartare." CREW SAFE GOVERNMENT'S PROMPT STEP Telegrams were on Friday received in Belfast from ti;e chief engineer and chief officer of the Belfast steamer Allanton, re- cently captured by the Vladivostock squad- ron when on a voyage to Singapore, inti- mating that all on board were well, and that their friends need not be aIlltiqn The owners of the steamer has so far re ceived no information as to whether the ship has been released. Mr. Rea, of Belfast, has since received information that the British Foreign Office has telegraphed to the British Ambassador In St. Petersburg to request the Russian Government to at <nce put them in posses- sion of the correct facts regarding the seiz- ure of the Allanton. It is expected that this will lead to an early release of the vessel.—Press Associa- tion. WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSPORT DISASTERS ? Seoul, Thursday.—The latest appearance of the Russian squadron created great surprise nere. The result demonstrated the folly of allowing transports to sail without the pro- tection of fighting ships. Even the a1 most, absolute control of the sea by the Japanese scarcely justifies them in running unneces- sary risks. Who is to blame for the recent contre- tempts. I am inclined to exonerate Admiral logo, and I think if he had been consulted with regard to the tra.nsport sailings, that, in spite of his dashing tactics, he would have opposed the incurring of unnecessary risks.- ("Times" naval correspondent.) FATE OF LA PORTE'S CAPTAIN. Cape. Town, Friday.—The captain of the .British steamer La Porte, whi<:h fmurdered, denies her cargo of coal was destined for Port Arthur.—Renter.

BATTLE OF PORT ARTHUR. Doomed Fleet's Effort to Escape. Six Battleships in Action. Night Attack by Japanese De- stroyers. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Saturday (Noon).—Adnrra Tog.) rep )rjs that at eleven o'clock on Thursday last a patrol discovered the Peresviet and seven other warships, with nine destroyers, near the entrance to Port Arthur. Their presence was immediately communi-1 cated to Admiral Togo by wireless tele- graphy, and the Japanese commander ad- vanced his entire fleet with the exception of ships engaged on special duty. He discovered that the Russian fleet con- sisted of six battleships, five cruisers, and fourteen destroyers. The Russians had evidently planned to make a dash to the south after sundown. They stopped just outside the harbour en- trance. After nightfall a flotilla of Japanese de-! stroyers resolutely attacked the Russians and succeeded m tcrpedoeing and sinking a bat- tleship of the Peresviet type and disabling a battleship of the Sevastopol type and a crui- ser of the Diana type. The ships last men- tioned were observed being towed into the harbour on Friday morning. They had evidently sustained serious dam- age. The Japanese suffered no great damage. The torpedo-boat destroyer Shirakamo was hit in the cabin and lost three men killed ajid three wounded, while the destroyer Chi- dori was hit behind the engine-room, but had no casualties. Torpedo-boats 64 and 66 were slightly damaged. b No other damage. SIGNIFICANT VARIATION IN ANOTHER VERSION. The version of the despatch issued bv the Japanese Legation in London on Saturday is substantially the same in detail as admiral Togo's, with the exception of the passage A t least' one battleship of the Peresviet type 'appeared' to have been sunk." which would serve to indicate some amount of doubt as to the actual result of the engage- ment. JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE. (Press Association War Special). Tokio, Saturday (10.15 a.m.).—It is re- norted that the Russian fleet emerged from Port Arthur and engaged Admiral logo on Thursday. (Note.—This message was obviously des- patched prior to the one embodying Admiral °S° s report of the sinking and disabling of Russian warships). THE LOST BATTLESHIP 732 ON BOARD. The Press Association telegraphs:—The Russian battleship sunk by the Japanese at Port Arthur on Thursday was built at St. Petersburg, and was launched in 1898. She had a displacement of 12,674 tons, and an indicated horse-power of 14,500. Her speed was 18 knots, and all her guns were of the Russian Krupp pattern. The complement of the vessel was 732. JAPANESE ADVANCE: IN TOUCH L* I WITH ENEMY. (Press Association War Special). St. Petersburg, Friday.— Lieutenant- general Sakharoif has sent the following tele- owln gram of yesterdav's date to the general staff "Towards evening on June 22 the Japan- ese covering troops stretched from the sea six kilos north of Senqucheng (twenty miles south-west of Kai-ping) to the foot cf the mountain, extending thrcugh the villages of Liang-paitse, Tang-tsin, Litsia-tung, Yang- tsanya-tung, and Wang-tsiaos-hang. "They had a heiiagraph station worthing on some heights near Litsia-tung. On the lei b flank cordons of infantry and quick- firing guns were seen. "In the course of the day (22nd) the Japan- ese patrols attempted to penetrate our flank through our line of outposts, ut their efforts were unsuccessful. The night passed quietly. "On the morning of the 23rd the enemy re-commenced their advance, their froiit ex- tending from Tavaja to the Kantakho River. Some of the enemy's warships were sighted from the seashore." "The troops of our advance guard on the 21st and 22nd checked the enemy's movement atong the roads from Siu-yen to Haicheng. We had Cossack Lieutenant Enybcrts and three soldiers wounded. "On June 22 the Japanese remained in the Chapanling Pass without any fresh move- ment. "There is no particular change in the situation on the Fcng-huang-cheng side, the only thing noticeable being a certain strengthening of the enemy in the vicinitv of Kaipaling (twelve miles south-west oi Feng-huang-oheng) where they are throwing up earthworks. They are also working on a road from Feng-huang-cheng to >5elu-chaug. "The Japanese have withdrawn beyond Aiyangmen on the road from Saunatse to Liassian. In a skirmish we had with them on June 21 we had Cossack Lieutenant Anitchkoff and two Cossacks wounded." (Note.—Aiyangmen is sixteen miles south- west of Siamatse). ACTIVITY OF MANCHURIAN BRIGANDS. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Saturday.—The follow- ing telegram of to day's date was received here from Mukden :— "Strong Japanese forces have recently been concentrating rear Siumyacheng and Siuyen, and on the extreme right flank of the Japanese large numbers of troops are gathering from the direction of the Yaki, I -.z: Some days ago a band of Chuiiciiuses, ay out 100 strong, stating to be acting under the direction al the Japanese, made an at- tack on a railway bridge near Gunchuling, but were driven off by the Russian guard, no damage being done to the bridge. b VLADIVOSTOCK SQUADRON AGAIN COMPLETE. (Press Association War Special). Paris, Saturdav. Several newspapers pub- lish a telegram from St, Petersburg, statin« that the Russian warship Bogatvr has now been completely repaired. TERRIBLE HARDSHIPS Ov THF RUSSIAN REARGUARD. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Friday.—The "Russkove Slovo" publishes the following telegram "of to-day's date from Liao-yang:— ° "When the Japanese, after having turned our right flank, pressed upon the weary Russian troops, who were falling hack, Gen- eral Samsonoff, commander of the rearguard,' ordered a battalion of the Tobolusk Regi- ment to advance for the purpose of checking the Japanese pursuit. "Another battalion of the regiment also advanced, and the) emammg battalions were hurried up by train. "As soon as the train reached the scene of the fighting, the troops rushed from the carriages and hurriea into the firing line with all speed, v "The enemy's turning movement was thus arrested. "We had to lament the death of Lieut.- Colonel Aboubalavadze, the hero of this tight. "The behaviour of the doctors and ambu lance attendants, who remained the whole time under fire, was no less admirable than that of the soldiers. "On the left wing, our men, without waiting for instructions, had already driven the enemy from their trenches when the I order ca.me to retire. They obeyed mos: unwillingly. "Tho Japanese, advance immediately, seized our trenches and bygan to shell our retreating men with machine guns. "The hardships of the retreat were ter- rible. L "Our men had to spend several nights in the open lying on the bare ground, which the heavv rains had rendered sodden. "Many of them had no overcoats, having abandoned them in the trenches. "Nevertheless, worn out and famishing as they were after two days of hard fighting, these heroes retired in good order—not a murmur passed their lips. "Their only grievance was tnat oar in- feriority in artillery had made tne day go against them. "Many men who were, wounded in the first day's fighting, not onV refused to leave the ranks, but Would not go to the ambu- lance station to have their wounds dressed. f '"The doctors,' they said, have enough] to do without us.' "General Samsonoff, a coox and intrepid leader, qualities which have won him the affections of the soldiers, commands the cavalrv and the rearguards. JAPAN'S SUPERB METHODS "The Japanese artillery have the advant- age over us in the quickness with which they find the range. "Since their war with China the Japanese have made a minute study of this country. They have measured all the oistances and know every fold of the ground, and hence can be certain of their aim from the begin- ning of a fight. "All the positions have been divided by them into square: so that they can shell the exact section where the enemy are located. "Their battericp are so skilfully masked tli^t they cannot be detected, and, in fact, in 4he battle of the 15th inst. the position of three of their batteries could not be ascer- tained. "Thev send picked marKsmen to occupy the heights, which appear to be inaccessible. ■'Thelo men are followed by others, scramble down the mountain siae ana ap- pear where they are least expected. "No stage of the fight is missed by them, for their batteries are connected by tele- phone and wireless telegraphy. FOREIGN ATTACHES' UNQUALIFIED SPECIAL. Ncwchwang, Friday. midnight The foreign military attaches who witnessed the lighting declare that the Japanese artillery is superb, "and that their army is equal to the best in Europe." There arc 8GO wouiide-d-3^ the Russian camp, three miles east of Newchwang. A few surgeons of the Red Cross Society arrived here this afternoon, but lfiftny more are needed. Local doctors are offering their assisbnce, which the Russians decline. Don Jaime arrived here yesterday, and left immediately for the front. PENETRATE THE JAPANESE LINES. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Saturday.—A Liao-yang message states that Capt. °.n. jng and 26 volunteer scouts have just- rejoined the Rus- sian command without their horses, after penetrating the Japanese lines for a consider-1 able distance and gaining important infor-j mation. They had a hot skirmish with a Japanese rearguard. The little force set out on horseback to investigate the numbers and movements of the enemy and rode clean around the Ja- panese army. When in the rear of the Japanese main body Captain Von Lang and bis companions were discovered and surrounded bj two' squadrons of Japanese cavairy, but they sue-1 ceeded in cutting their way out with swords j and daggers.aftpr losing five men and nearly all their horses. The men scattered in every direction and, escaped to the hills where the cavalry were! unable to follow, and where they came to-1 gether again. RUSSIANS DEMORALISED MAN- I CHURIANS AIDING THE JAPS. I (Press Association War Special). Newchwang, Friday (10 o'clock p.m., by J message to Kaopantze).—The Russians seem unable to reform their plans that have been upset by General Kuroki's movements, and they are losing interest and heart In the: struggle.. The local censors are not passing any news message, the secret police are extra diligent, acd it is extremely hazardous to attempt to send out uncensored despatches. Newchwang is fiTed with rumours of more fighting to the southward. These emanate from native sources. A few Russian officers who talk, though I guardedly, about the matter say that the rumours are untrue, but that General Kuro patkin intends to make a determined stand at Kaichau, where many mines and trenches have been constructed. The field telegraph between Newchwang and Kaichau was finished on Wednesday, but was cut in three places last night and five miles of wire were carried away. This was the work of Chinese in the pay I of the Japanese, which show the Russians that they cannot hope for the friendship of the Manchurians. u Large robber bands are giving tne Russian outposts much trouble to the north-east of here. The Japanese have supplied them with a thousand modern rifles and much ammuni- tion. French correspondents from Mukden re port that the Japanese up to Monday had made no demonstrations near Liao-yang. These correspondent." are now with the Russians to the south of Newchwang, but the British and American correspondents are not permitted to see the fighting. Admiral Alcxeieff has issued a proclama- tion to the effect that all traffic on the Liao River south of Mukden must stop, and that all foodstuffs must be handed over tj the Russians. MARQUfS OZAMA: A CONTRADIC- TION. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Saturday-—The statement that the Marquis Ozama has been appointed Vice- roy of Manchuria is incorrect. He takes supreme command of the armies in Man- churia, but his command does not include the forces in Korea. CHINAMEN REPORTS FIVE "LAME DUCKS." (Press Association War Special). Chifn, Mondoy.—A Chinaman, who has arrived here from the vicinity of Port Ar- thur in a junk, says that at daylight on Fri- day morning he saw two large Japanese ships and three torpedo-boats, aJl damaged wito- cteawr from the fleet off Bast Atthoc.„

r TOGO'S TORPEDO ATTACK. Trifling- Japanese Losses. Russian Admiral Reported Drowned. Huge Forces Assembled near Liao-Yang. (Renter's Special War Telegram.) St. Petersburg, Saturday.—The following official telegram of to-day's date has been received by the General Staff from Lieut. General Ss,kha.roS :— Since the morning of the 23rd the enemy have continued their advance at Kai-chau (Kaiping). The way was led by the cavalry m three detachments, each oi four or five squadrons. Next were seen dense lines of infantry, and behind these marching col I umns. Towards evening the enemy s line ot outposts extended alvu<; the valley of the river Kho to within 14 kilometres south of Seng-yu-cheng. Behind them was grouped the cavalry. The village of Mo-tsia-tung, situated on the enemy s right flank, was oc- cupied by infantry with machine guns. Fir- ing went on ail day. We had one soldier wounded. "The frontier guards, under Sub-Lieut. de Meyer, prepared an ambuscade and sud denly opened hre on a squadron of Japanese cavairy, which sustained considerable losses in men and horses. "Yesterday the enemy had not made any fur^cr advance on Kai-chau up to one o'clock in the afternoon. "Since June 21 a movement of the enemy has been observed from Khanza, on the southern road from Siuyen to Kai-chau, along the intermediate mountainous route branching off from Khanza (Kan-tse) to the '0 north and leading to Hsia-ho-tung. On the i?2nd the Japanese occupied the village of Siandiao, but towards evening they evacu- ated it under pressure from a detachment of our advance guard. The enemy concen- trated three battalions with six guns and four squadrons of cavalry at Ha-tsia-vai-tse, and at dawn on the 23rd a detachment, com- posed of one battalion of infantry with two guns and two squadrons of cavalry, made a sudden attack on a sotnia of our advance guard bivouacking at Siandiao. The sotnia was obliged to retire, -tnd the Japanese oc- cupied the Black Mountain to the north of Siandiao, as well as che pass to the east of that J position on the road from Siandiao to Siankhatin. RUSSIANS CLAIM A SUCCESS. "On the first shots being fired troops were concentrated on a position on the heights near Hsia-ko-tau. Four sotnias with three horse mountain guns were ordered to move from Hsia-ko-tau over the pass to Siandac. The Japanese were dislodged by the fire of our artillery from the position they occu- pied, and, reinforcements having arrived, our detachment proceeded at 11 o'clock in the morning to an attack on the whole of the enemy's front. The enemy fell back in utter disorder. At 1 o'clock in the after- noon the village of Siandiao was occupied, and from there the fire of our artillery pur- sued the Japanese, who. retreated precipi- tately to Erl-ta-hau and beyond. Our losses were three officers wounded, one bruised, seven soldiers killed, fourteen wounded, and one missing. The officer com- manding the detachment speaks in high terms of the behaviour of our artillery. "On the 23rd some Cossacks prepared an ambuscade at Liu-tsia-khe, seven kilometres north of Selyuehang, and a Japanese de- tachment which fell into it lost fifteen killed and wounded. On our side Sub-Lieutenant Polozoff was wounded. "At about 11 o'clock in the morning of the 22nd a Russian detachment which was makinf reconnaissance six kilometres east of Ai-ang-men exchanged shots with the enemy's advanced guard. Towards noon our detachment advanced and attacked the rirdit flank of the enemy, who were dislodged from several advanced and fortified posi- tions. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon the de tachment approached the enemy's main posi- tion, and found that it was occupied Ly three regimeats of infantry and 18 guns. Our troops regained on the pbsitions which they occupied until 9 o'clock without enter- ing into. an engagement with the enemy's superior forces. The enemy made no attack. At about 9 our detachment retired in per- fect order in the direction of Saimatse. Its losses ar#. not yet known. The town of Kwai-jen-sian has been evacuated by the ^rNS'- -Khanza is 17 miles west of Siu- yen. fesia-ko-tau is 17 miles south-west of ^Pr^Asicldation Special Wai-Telegram). St. Petersburg, Sunday.—ihe following telegram of yesterday's date, has been re- ceived by tbe General Staff from rieiuenant General Sakharofi :— Towaruo the evening of June it was found that the Japanese were 2dvancillg from Sarganhocn, via Haicheng. A detachment of their advance guard composed cf two com- panies, occupied the village of Kanaponza. A small bodv of the enemy also occupied Tungoponza, eight kilos north-west of Note.—Haicheng is north of the Russian position. MOST DESPERATE STRUGGLE OF THE ENTIRE WAR. (Press Association Special Service). Liao-yang, Sunday.—The most imposing force with which the Russians have been con- fronted during the present war is now drawn up in formidable array at the head of the Liao-tung Peninsula. The Japanese foreD consists of the united armies of General Kuroki and Oku, each com- posed of at least six divisions. Facing them is the immense army under General Kuro- patkin. The increasing tension here seems almost to have reached its climax, and indl cates the priximity of a battle which may prove to he the most momentous in the his tory of the Far East. At least three times the number cf troops engaged in the battle of Kiu-lien-cheng and Wa-fang-tien are already drawn up prepared for battle. The proximity of the rainy sea- son renders a great battle absolutely unavoid- able, though it is said that the Japanese are retiring south from the direction of Kai-chau. Two°engagements-have taken place to the north-west of Siu-yen, the last having been fought on June 21. Fighting between the opposing advance guards is constantly reported, out tnese en- gagements are not decisive. 1 hey show, however, that the Japanese are daily and re- gularly advancing all along the line, and this, moreover, is officially confirmed. The range of the field upon which the approaching battle will be fought is being rapidly determined. Members of the Red Cross Society, as well as non-combatants who wish to see "the fighting, are leaving for tht south every day. ALEXEIEFF SENDS A PRIVATE DESPATCH TO THE CZAR. (Press Association Wax Special.) Paris, Monday.-The St. Petersburg cor- Is respondent cf the "Petit Journal" says he has reason to believe that, in addition to the despatch communicated to the Press, Admiral Alexeieff sent to the Czar and the general staff confirming the intelligence that the Port Arthur fleet was surprised by the Ja- panese squadron and defeated on the 23rd. WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO LEAVE VLADIVOSTOCK. A Reuter telegram from St. Petersburg on Monday states that women? children and old men have been ordered to leave Vladivo- stock. This would indicate some critical move- ment pending. Probably the Japanese are getting tired of the raids and an attack is ge imminent. JAPANESE LOSE TWELVE HUNDRED MEN. The following official telegram has been received at the Japanese Legation from Tokio: — "General Oku reports OUT casualties in the battle of Telissu were 317 killed, including seven officers, and 946 wounded, including 43 officers." t> A telegram to the "Chicago News" puts the Russian losses at the same battle as no less than VLADIVOSTOCK WARSHIPS SINK INOFFENSIVE SAILERS. (Press Assciation War Special). St. Petersburg, Saturday.—The "Novoye Vremye" publishes the following telegram from its Vladivostock correspondent: — On J«ne 15th three torpedo-boats, under tha (wamnrl ot l5merwlsk% Vladivostock with sealed orders, which were to be opened at sea. The crews of the vessels were most en thusiast-ic when they learned of the mission with which the flotiila had been entrusted. During the voyage to the Island of Hok- >:aido, the torpedo-boats were enveloped in a thick fog. Near the coast they fell in wit" some Japanese sailing ships, which, perceivng the futility of trying to escape or of resisting, stopped at the first summons. They were found to be laden with pro- visions destined for Ihimonoseki, Sasebo, and ^Nagasaki, evidently for the use of the fleet. In order not to impede the mobility of the flotida by^ burdening them with prisoners. Uaptain Vinogradsky ordered the crews to take to their boats with their personal effects and a supply of food and water so as to en- able theru to reach land. Some of the men were put on board a small Japanese schooner without cargo, which was sent to Hakodate. The commander of this vessel was given a visiting card and a letter from Captain Vino- gradsky to the Governor, to whom he sent his greetings and expressed bis regret that the exigencies of war had obliged him to de- prive them of their property. Ail the remaining schooners with their cargo were burned. Owing to the thick fog the flotilla was not able to enter the port of Esashi, but in view of the success of the expedition nothing was lost by the omission. The return voyage was most difficult in consequence of the high wind and heavy seas, and the smell torpedo-boats had a ter- rible experience. When some distance off the Japanese coast the squadron came upon a fine Japanese schooner, which, notwithstanding the bad weather, Captain Vinogradsky determined to capture and bring into Vladivostock. ihe crew of the schooner was put aboara the torpedo-boat which effected the cap- ture, and the vessel was taken in to"^ n, but during the night of June 18th as the sea was becoming rougher, and the wind was gradually increasing to the force of a gale, the vessel was allowed t-o drift for some time under her own sail. The torpedo-boats successfully weathered the storm, and the wind having dropped the flotilla arrived at Vladivostok with its cap- ture on June 21st without, having sustained any damage or loss whatsoever. RUSSIANS LEAVE SIXTY DEAD. The following official telegram has been received at the Japanese Legation from Tokio: —. Commander of Takushan army reports: "Our detachment on dawn of "June 23rd surprised and routed one squadron of Rus- sian cavalry ten miles north-west of San. tasho, on lashihohao road. We also occupied heights at the north of Santaoho, expe'Iing enemy, who left sixty dead." EXTENT OF THE LATEST RUSSIAN DISASTER. A telegram from Tokio (via, Rome) states that the Russian Admiral Uhtomsky was drowned, together with 750 men by the sinking of the Peresviet. So far no confirmation of this is to hand. INGENIOUS RUSE: SQUADRON CONCEALED. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Suaday.Admiral Togo's detailed report of the effective attack at Port Arthur on Thursday night reaclfed Tokio to-day. It confirms the news of the destruction of a battleship of the Peresviet type, the dis- abling of a aicleship of the Sevastopol class, and a cruiser like the Diana, and the disabling of a destroyer. The report throws no light on the Russian plan. The entire Russian fleet steamed to sea out in line of battle, and suddenly, when four- teen thousand metres from the .Japanese fleet refused battle and steamed back to their an- chorage, where, during the night, the Ja- panese destroyers and torpedo-boats made eight despente attacks upon them. Admiral Togo reports that the Russians re- entered Port Arthur on Friday and have not since appeared. The exit of the Russian ships from Port Arthur began early on Thursday. The Peresviet, Poltava, Sevastopol, Bayan, Pallada, Diana, Askold, and Novik came first, preceded by a steamer which cleared the way of n ines. A warning was sent by wireless telegraph by a patrol ship to Admiral Togo's fleet at full speed, at a series of pre-arranged sta- tions. Three flotillas of Japanese destroyers and torpedo-boats steamed close up to the en- trance of the harbour and watched the Rus- sians. -v; za n By eleven o'clock the Csarcvitch, Retvizan and Pcbieda had joined the other Russian warships outside and several steamers and boats were engaged in clearing and explod- ing mines, preparatory to the passage sea- ward. Captain Asai, commanding the Japanese flotillas, attacked the vessels which were en- gaged in the task of clearing the way and hampered the work. At three o'clock seven Russian destroyers appeared. The Japanese vigorously attacked them. One Russian ship was hit, took fire, and retreated into the harbour. The Novik attacked the Japanese, who at once sailed out of range. The clearers finally made the passage safe and the Novik led the Russian fleet out to sea. Meanwhile, Admiral Togo concealed the position of his ships. At four o clock he sent a third squadron within sight of the Russians with the object of drawing them out seaward. The Russians stood out to the south-east and then to the south. and then to the south. During this time Admiral Togo concealed I his first squadron to the south of Gugan Rock. As the Russians approached he assembled his fleet and prepared to attack them. At quarter-past six in the evening the Rus- sians wer,, well in sight eight miles north- west of Gugan Rock. The Csarevitch led the way and nine other ships followed in single line. The Novik and seven destroyers were placed to the right of the line. Admiral Togo waited with flags of battle flying on all the tops of the Japanese fleet. His "forman" represented the first let- ter of the Japanese alphabet, a "forman" invented by himself. At half-past, seven the Russians headed for the Japanese. Admiral Togo veered slight!^ to the right in order to bring pressure against the head of the Russian formation. At eight o'clock the Russians changed their course and headed northward. Admiral Togo followed them in a long single line, ordering the destroyers and tor- pedo-boats to prepare to attack after sun- down. At twenty minutes to eight two small Ja- panese flotillas swung round the rear and main fleet and headed for the Russians at full speed. At half-past nine the fourteenth flotilla delivered the first attack on the Russian rear at a uoint five miles outside the en- trance to Port Arthur. Without a moment's delay the fifth flotilla delivered a second attack. The Russian fleet was confused. It was impossible to retreat quickly into the harbour cn account of the narrowness of I the channel at low tide. At half-past ten the Russians anchored in a single line extending from the fogt of Want- suching fort 1o the base of Chentaovhan. During the night the Japanese tropedo flotilla kept t p constant attacks, going in al- together eight times. The most effective attack was that of the j 16th flotilla, which at eleven-thirty caught the Russians rouivding Shensan. Captain Shirataka, the commander of the Wakanba Yashi (?) sent two torpedoes intoi a ship of the Peresviet class and saw her sink amid volumes of smoke and flame. i Other effects of the attack were not ob- served on account of the heavy fire which cast a volume of water over the flotilla, the heavy cannonade which rent the air, and the searchlights from the ships and forts, which blinded the Japanese. At dawn on Friday a reconnaissance at the entrance to the harbour by the fourth and fifth flotillas confirmed the report of the partol ships on the Russian loss. Admiral Two says the moonlight and nar- row line presented by the enemy prevented greater damage to their ships. row line presented by the enemy prevented greater damage to their ships. Japanese losses were unexpectedly small. The Shirakumo was struck in the cabin, three men being killed and three wounded. TtoCtefeci was struck in the engae-coom* Torpedo-boats 64, 66, and 53 were damaged. The others were uninjured. In conclusion the report says the effect v ncss of the attack and the smallness of the losses sustained must be attributed to the illustrious virtues of his Majesty. WAS MORE THAN ONE BATTLESHIP SUNK? The "Standard" correspondent at St. Petersburg transmits a rumour that, in ad- dition to the Peresviet, the Poltava, and an- other battleship were also sunk. There is no confirmation of this. ,? REPORTED SUCCESS BY COSSACKS. (Press Association War Special). St. Petersburg, Monday.—The "Novosti" publishes a telegram from Mukdeu describing a brilliant, feat of arms by Cossacks, who cut up a .1a.panese..¡econnoit.ring force after pur- suing it for twelve hours. General Mistchenko, says the correspon- dent, at the head of several sotinas of Cos- sacks, succeeded in turning the position occu- pied by a Japanese reconnoitring force to the west of the Yalu and suddenly attacked the enemy. The Cossacks were at first repulsed, but they were soon reinforced, and again at- tacked and routed the Japanese, who took to flight. The Cossacks pursued them for twelve hours, and only abandoned the chase at dusk. Their loss was trifling, but the valley was strewn with the. bodies of the Japanese cut down by the horsemen. DISMAY PREVALENT IN ST. PETERSBURG. St. Petersburg, Monday.—The news of the Russian naval disaster at Port Arthur has produced a feeling of profound dejection and dismay.—Reuter NORWEGIAN STEAMER RELEASED. Nagaski, Monday, 10 a.m.—The Norwe- gian steamer Aggi, which was seized by the Japanese in harbour here on the 7th"inst. has been released.—Reuter. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Monday.—It was only to- day that the general public in St. Petersburg heard through Admiral Alexeieff's despatch) of yesterday that there had been a naval battle at Port Arthur. The mass of the people, in common with the upper classes, and even official circles, know absolutely nothing of the results of the fight beyond what is contained in Admiral Togo's report telegraphed from Tokio and I only published in part by the newspapers. In Russian official circles, owing to the complete absence of any official confirmation or denial of :he news of a Russian reverse, great perplexity, which is shared by the highest personages, prevails. Anxiety is further increased by the news I received from Russian war correspondents at the front, six of whom, representing sev- eral Russian newspapers, suggests that the Rnssians have gained a naval victory instead of having sustained a defeat. of having sustained a defeat.

ACTION NEAR SIUYEN. Japanese Takushan Army Engaged Hundred Killed and Wounded. The following official telegram, dated Tokio, Tuesday, has been received at the Japanese Legation in London — "The Takushan army, after six hours' severe fighting on the 27th June, occupied tenshuilmg, 13 miles north-west of Siryen. rhe enemy, who consisted of five bat- talions oi infantry, two regiments of cavalry. and 16 guns, fled disorderly towards Tonu- ching (Shi-rnu-chong). "Our casualties are estimated at 100. UNOFFICIAL ACCOUNT: MAJOR OBA KILLED. (Press Association War Special). Tokio, Tuesday.—After a hot fight, yester- day morning, which lasted for six hours, the Takushan army completely defeated a Rus- sian force, consisting of five battalions of in- fantry and two regiments of cavalry, with 16 guns, and afterwards occupied Fenshuiling, Zl miles north-west of Siuyen. The Russians fell back in the direction of Hsimucheng. The Japanese casualties were: Major Oba killed, ana about one hundred others killed and wounded. (Note.—The distance of Fenshuiling from Siuyen as the crow flies varies on different maps between thirteen and nineteen miles. Ihe distance given above is probably the dis- tance by road. Fenshuiling is about thirty- five miles south-cast of Tachichiac)). (Note.—Tin; Press Association says Fen- shuilmg is a range of hills seventy miles north-east of Fenghlangchpng, immediately above Saimatse). VIOLENT. CANNONADING: OUT AGAIN. (Central News Agency^ Paris, Tuesday.—The "Petit Paiis-en" publishes a despatch from St. Petersburg stating that a private telegram received from Liao-yang reports that on the night at Satur- day-Sunday violent cannonading was heard to the south of Possiet Bay. It is believed Admiral Skrydloff's cruiser squadron was engaged. (Press Association War Special.| Tokio, Tuesday.—According to uncon- firmed reports from Hokkaido some ships I representing those of the Vladivostock squad- ron appeared oif the coast on Monday. Similar reports have arrived from, other places on the northern coast, but at present the Navy Department does not credit them. AUSTRIAN SOURCES SAY IT WAS THE POLTAVA. A Viennese message states that the "Neue Freie Presse" says that according to private information received here it was the Russian battleship Poltava that was sunk in Thursday's fight. The message further says that the Sevas- topol and Diana were damaged, and that the crew of the Poltava were rescued by the Japanese cruisers. JAPANESE LOSE ONE OF THEIR "MOSQUITOES." (Press Association War Special.) Chifu, Monday.—A fleet of junks which has arrived here from the vicinity of Port Arthur reports that the Russians have or- dered all the Chinese to leave Port Arthur. A number of shells fell in the town during the bombardment of the 23rd. No damage was done, and many of the shells failed to explode. A Japanese officer who boarded the junks off the Liao Islands told oen of the Chinese that a Japanese torpedo boat damaged on June 23rd off Port Arthur subsequently sank in the Gulf of Pechiii. The other two torpedo boats mentioned by Admiral Togo were badly damaged. CONDITION OF DAMAGED WARSHIPS. Shanghai, June 27.—It is reported -hat the two Russian warships which were towed into Port Arthur after the engagement sprang leaks owing to the damage which they had received in earlier attacks not having been adequately repaired. A vessel which has arrived at Chi-fu from the Miao Islands brings the report that it passed two Japanese torpedo-boats and two large vessels which had been damaged, and which were escorted by a cruiser and three torpedo-boats. They appeared to have come from the vicinity of Port Arthur.—"Morning Post." ATTITUDE OF RUSSIAN OFFICIALDOM (Press Association War Specie. St. Petersburg, Tuesday.—In official circles here it is still denied that any official confir- mation has been received of the Russian naval disaster off Port Arthur, but the tone in which the statement is made shows that no doubt is entertained as to the accuracy of accounts received from abroad. IMPENDING BATTLE NEAR THE MOTIENLING PASS. (Press Association War Special.) General Kuroki's Headquarters (via Fu- son), June 25-—The Japanese have been ad- vancing for two days, and a battle is ex- pected near the Motienling Pass, where the Russians are entrenched. A Russian outpost, 000 strong, is retreat- ing before the Japanese, and several Rus- sians have been captured. The Japanese army is in splendid condi- tion. The Chinese are welcoming the Japanese occupation. The weather is perfect.

« ■ ■■■"« Mr. George Henry Gorvin, of 6, Chaddes- iey-terrace, Swansea, who died on Aprd 12, and probate of whose will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Hope Jane Gorvin, the other executor, Frederick Gorvin, having renounced, left property of the value of £ 469 19s- lid.

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More Trophies for Swansea. When Lord Windsor, as Lord-Lieu-tenant of the county, was kind enough to make ap- plication on behalf of Swansea for two guns with which to flank the War Memorial, an intimation was given that the disposition of certain trophies of the South African war was then being considered by the Army Council. On the 19th of June Lord Windsor re- ceived the following letter from the War Office — "My Lord,—With reference to previous correspondence on the subject, I am com- manded by tbe Army Council to acquaint you that the number of rifles and carbines captured in the late war in South Africa available for trophies will admit of twelve being Issued to Swansea. Instructions are about to be given for their despatch, in ac- cordance with your wishes.-I remain, &c^ R. H. Brader."

Swansea Grocers Exhibition Catering*. 0* In connection with the South WaleS Grocers' Exhibition, the committee ha7& issued invitations to Swansea caterers to tender for the exclusive privilege of supply- ing food and refreshments (non-inloxicatingfc ihe conditions have somewhat startled tbfl "trade." The caterer has to provide at bis own cost all tables (orboards and trestles, if approved by the. committee), chairs, table- cloths, ware, etc., meats, foods, drinks, and other goods to oe approved by the com- mittee samples of all or any such goods to be submitted by caterer, if and when re- quired. Caterer to* submit, with tender, a tariff of charges proposed At all times to keep all tables, dishes, and everything con- nected with the supply of food or refresh- ments clean and fit for u6" Committee or their secretary, or other agents may at all times examine any goods. The com- mittee reserves to itself the right to grant permission to any stallholder to give away or sell tasting samples of their goods, etc. One local caterer is amused with the clean- liness condition, and says that it is an in- sult to prescribe such a thin?. Another caterer says he would not take it on at a gift, the conditions being absurd. "If people can taste," he said, "they won't want anything to cut. People engaged a.t I cl, p the stalls will certainly have their break- fast before hey come to the hall and pro- bably hot dinners in the evening." Caterers are asking, "Where do we come in?"

Swansea Streets Committee. Swansea Corporation Streets Committee met on Tuesday, Mr. Merrells presiding. DUST DESTRUCTOR. The Borough Surveyor reported upon the progress of the dust destructor work.—The Chairman said differences existed between the Iviessrs. HorsfaJl and the surveyor re- garding details necessaryi to finishing the work; but these were small, and he sug- gested a sub-committee. The difference in money value was £ 70.—The sub-committee immediately proceeded with the matter. A LANDORE THOROUGHFARE. Mr. Drvden referred to the narrowness of the Neath road opposite the Millbrook Foundry. The matter had been previously discussed, and was described as "positively dangerous to trafhe." Negotiations bü- tween the owners and the Corpoiation were pending, and the matter was referred to the estate, agent to value the land. SWANSEA BOULEVARDS. Mr. Cadwalladr wishes that trees planted in Swansea thoroughfares should in future be planted in the pavements instead of the roads.—Left to the surveyor to look after. WANTED A RISE. Mr. Bingham, weights and measures in- spector, has been carrying out the instruc- tions of the committee in regard to the width of vehicle tyres, etc., and he wishes an increase of S,25 per annum for the special work.—After discussion the matter was re- ferred to the vY flitch Committee.

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William Hillman (32), of No. 35, llafod- street, Hafod, Swansea, was engaged in the hold of a vessel at the North Dock shippinS fuel about noon on Monday, when a quan- tity of fuel blocks fell on him. He was nutted to the Swansea hospital at where he is detained suffering from iaceratea wounds to the head and injuries to the 1641 sbovidec*