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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
3
Gen Stoessel issues a forceful call to defend Port Arthur declaring no surrender and fight to the finish. He warns Japan seeks fortress seizure as a national honor issue and outlines possible retreat routes and upcoming disembarkation along the coast toward Chinampo with encampment near Hai Ju and Hwang Ju.
From St. Petersburg dated March 1 the Sviet analyzes China as a hidden ally of Japan and predicts China will soon become an open foe. It notes Russian Far East authorities are already taking precautionary steps to ward off potential actions against Augia.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Yin Kow reports fifteen Japanese warships bombarded Fort Arthur from 10 to 12 this morning. Russian cruisers Novik Askold and Bayan with four torpedo boats engaged but retreated after sustaining damage. Askold listed as sinking and Novik badly damaged. a torpedo boat was sunk. Retvizen again damaged.
London reports a renewed Japanese attack on Port Arthur breaking a wartime pause in the far east. The brief dispatch offers few details beyond noting the assault and implying further confirmation is awaited.
A Novoe Vremya editorial compares Port Arthur and Sebastopol noting identical positions and fixtures while urging Russians to abandon fatalism. It hints at a siege and possible bombardment, with Japan determined to act quickly despite official denial of a full investment. Local reports say Japanese forces may land troops at Pigeon Bay as a delaying tactic.
Russian troops cross frozen Lake Baikal near Myssowa in calm weather. Soldiers march in one day with warm barracks every seven bursts offering tea and hot food. Baggage and provisions carried by horse-drawn trucks. mid lake officer and citizen stands provide refreshments. telephones link shore stations.
The Courrier de Tien Tsin reports that despite concealment efforts Japanese warships the battleship Xashima and cruisers Asama and Tok iwari have been towed to Nagasaki for repairs after sustaining damage.
Tokyo reports the first land shots of the war as Japanese outposts fire on Russian infantry near Ping Yang. Russians retreat with no casualties. A subsequent small engagement is anticipated north of the Yalu, while Russian forces to the south appear weak. Roosevelt commends the postmaster general and calls for integrity in public service.
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