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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
9
The Japanese destroyer flotillas enveloped Russian ships, sinking a key vessel after night attacks and pressing through searchlights as daylight returned. By Sunday morning the engagement continued twelve miles east of Chiyupyon Bay with Russians losing multiple ships while attempting to reach Vladivostok.
Wounded Japanese sailors report from Maldhuru Navy Yard of a major sea battle near Tsushima Channel on May 27. The Mikasa led in a vertical line against thirty-two Russian ships, with Borodino and Kamchatka disabled and sunk, as Asama and Donskoi clashed, and the commander Nebogatov surrendered after a pursuit. Admiral Togo’s report confirms heavy Russian losses including Osisabya, Sissol Veliky, and Navarin, with several cruisers disabled and sank.
London and Washington publish Tokyo dispatches detailing the night of May 27 to May 29. The Russian fleet under Admiral Rozestvensky faced heavy losses as Japanese ships broke formation and torpedo boats overwhelmed them. Survivors from Oslyabya and other vessels are noted, with renewed calls for accountability as reports describe ships sinking or surrendering off Vladivostok and Nagoto.
Telegram from cruiser captain Baron Ferzen dated June 1 reports Izumrud blown up at Vladimir Bay entrance after a night battle. He says May 27 losses included Oslyabya, Alexander III and Borodino while Kniaz Souvaroff and others were damaged. Nebogatov led the retreat as Japanese torpedo boats attacked.
Tokio reports Rear Admiral Voelkersam commander of the Russian battleship squadron was killed on May 2 in the conning tower of his flagship Oslyabya during the battle. He had led the squadron from Cronstadt on August 25. The unit had fired on British trawlers in the North Sea, mistaking them for Japanese torpedo boats.
Tokyo reports that all captured ships sent to Sasebo arrived and crews were landed. An error about Vice-Admiral Enquist's capture is admitted. Two Russian hospital ships, the Orel and Kostroma, were detained briefly for alleged Hague Convention violations amid strategic needs, then sent to Sashho. The Emperor and Admiral Togo praise loyalty and bravery and vow continued fidelity to imperial will.
London dispatch from June 2 reports Captain Rojinof of the Russian cruiser Admiral Nakhimoff describing a trap by Japanese forces. The crew abandoned ship after an engine room hit and torpedo strike. about 600 men were rescued as the vessel sank.
Eyewitness says survivors were picked up by Japanese fishermen after a blast. He recalls standing in water for hours watching the explosion’s scene as shells fired by Japanese forces lit the area.
Reports from Nagasaki and Tokio indicate heavy Russian losses in the Sea of Japan engagement. Estimates claim seven to nine thousand dead, nearly four thousand prisoners taken, and ten thousand men unaccounted for. Many bodies have washed ashore on nearby islands and coasts.
Nagasaki reports rumor that the Russian cruisers Russia and Gromobol were sunk by torpedo boats. Uncertainty remains about the fate of the crew of the British steamer Oldham who were aboard the Russian battleship Orel, with transfers to a transport thought possible.
Russian torpedo boats from Vladivostok capture the Japanese steamer Daishen near Hokkaido with a prize crew of thirteen aboard. The vessel is recaptured by Japanese captors after a clash, and taken to Gensan. The Russian prize crew are taken to Saseho.
Nagasaki reports little hope for Admiral Rojestvensky's recovery as he lies in Sasebo hospital. Earlier dispatches from Tokyo noted a serious head wound with forehead bruise and skull fracture and unclear internal injuries. His vital signs are stable, with no brain trouble evident, and other wounds are not serious.
Tokyo confirms earlier reports of the battleship Yashima sunk by a mine near Port Arthur in May 1904 and lists multiple naval losses including torpedo boats Akatsuki Hayatori gunboats Oshima Atago Takasato cruiser Takasato and others. The government had concealed the Yashima loss to hide Japan’s remaining battleship strength. The vessel was a premier battleship with 12 inch and 6 inch guns and top speed near nineteen knots.
London dispatch reports three Russian ships, Irumend, Krtux Souvaret, and Aurora types, reaching Samada on Honshin west coast Japan and likely to be captured. Nearby ashore drifted Russian vessels include three damaged ships off Nagato Province coast.
Reports indicate Japan plans extensive Manchurian operations and orders hundreds of railroad cars locomotives and equipment from U S suppliers. Contracts include 1900 steel cars 100 locomotives and 1000 gondola underframe cars with Am Car and Foundry and Pressed Steel Car. Total Japanese orders for arms rail and arsenal material exceed 15 million dollars recently.
Two hundred enthusiastic Japanese gathered at the Nippon Club to mark Admiral Togo’s victory over Russia, hosting Eurun Kentaro Kaneko and K Takahichi, with the new club rooms on West 58th Street decorated by cherry blossoms and wisteria. The event combined a reception, naval victory celebration, and opening of the club’s new Rome.
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