News of Port Arthur surrender kept from public view
St Petersburg authorities suppress official news of Port Arthur fall amid fears of radical demonstrations and Emperor Nicholas' absence. Japan may offer peace via President Roosevelt, with potential Russian outlet through the Persian Gulf. Rojestvensky's squadron and the royal train also feature in ongoing rumors and defense talks.
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Japanese Offer to Capitulate Formalities Set for January Meeting
The note states acceptance of a proposal to negotiate terms of capitulation with Major General Ijichi appointed as commissioner and meeting scheduled January 2 at Shuishiying. Plenary signing powers allow immediate effect of a convention, exchanged by commissioners, with assurances of respect from Nogi.
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Port Arthur Capitulation Reached In Brief Telegram
Japanese and Russian plenipotentiaries agreed on terms of capitulation at 4:30 PM local time. The treaty text was prepared and signatures awaited as hostilities paused. The Japanese army is expected to enter Port Arthur tomorrow.
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Port Arthur Battle Reports Large Casualties and Surrender Moves
Russian torpedo boats Skori Stratni Viastni and Serdity disarmed and left Port Arthur with Japanese destroyers in pursuit. Reports say 15 000 wounded and 5 690 convalescents man forts while further torpedo boat destroyers Smiri Boika and a transport carried 800 wounded soldiers to safety. A war council ordered surrender negotiations for the fortress as rear admiral Wiren sought authorization to save the ships.
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Japanese Attacked Center, Driven Back With Loss
Heavy cannonade and rifle fire opened on the Russian center at dawn and continued throughout the day. Japanese forces reportedly attacked to break the center but were repulsed with great loss.
Russians to Disarm as Customs Guard Seals Warships
The Russian torpedo boat destroyers are docked under Customs control after the Chinese fort received orders for quartering of crews and invalid soldiers. Japanese ships Akitsuhima Asashio Yugai and Shirakumo guard the harbor while foreigners are kept from the Russian vessels amid tense disarmament efforts.
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Port Arthur Surrender Sparks Paris War Debate
Paris observers discuss the Port Arthur surrender, crediting a moral boost for Japan and weakening General Kuropatkin. French critics warn the move heightens Russia resistance while some papers fear a broader European menace from a Japanese occupation.
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Stoesell Proposes Surrender to Nogi at Port Arthur
Stoessel states that continued resistance at Port Arthur is useless and proposes negotiations for capitulation. He asks Nogi to appoint commissioners and a meeting place to discuss order and conditions of surrender, sending regards and respect to Your Excellency.
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Hold-up delays German steamer Ardia bound for Russia
In Newport News Virginia on January 2 an unknown messenger caused the German steamship Ardia to skip its 4 p.m. sailing. The ship carried two lake submarine boats reportedly for the Russian navy. The cause of the delay and the messenger’s identity were not disclosed.
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Newport News
Port Arthur Falls to Japanese Siege After Ten Months
Port Arthur capitulation signed at 9:45 p.m. ending a protracted siege. Japan gains control of the city as Stoessel capitulates, with imperial officials in St Petersburg awaiting official news. Reactions in Tokyo praise the outcome as compensation for life and money spent, while European capitals weigh implications for peace and future Russian offensives.
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