Port Arthur Surrender Sparks Global Debate and Mourning
London and Paris discuss the Port Arthur capitulation with shock and respect for the defenders. British and German columns praise Stoessel while weighing strategic consequences for Kuropatkin and Russia. French papers deem the fall a turning point, potentially hastening peace but likely prolonging resistance.
Forbids Adria to sail as strange cargo causes delay
The Adria carrying two Lake submarine boats was halted at Newport News after a mysterious warning. The shipyard sighted the submarines on deck and officials deny their presence, while Washington Post reports the vessels were bound for Russia via Hamburg. Sailing postponed as details remain undisclosed.
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Seven Months Siege Ends With Japanese Victory at Port Arthur
A long stark chronicle of the Port Arthur siege portrays brutal fighting from May 27 to New Year’s Day as Japanese and Russian forces exchange bombardments and land assaults. The narrative lists major engagements, ships lost, and the fall of Port Arthur, noting Russia’s near-total loss of its fleet and Japan’s mounting casualties.
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Port Arthur siege timeline from June to December
A chronological briefing lists repeated Japanese advances and bombardments against Port Arthur, detailing Russian reverses and fortifications. It records battles, bombardments, surrenders, sorties, blockades, and key troop movements from June through December, including captures of hills, fortifications, and water supply disruptions.
Russia's Credit Unshaken Amid Port Arthur News
Berlin reports Russian securities held steady after Port Arthur surrender. Government debt slips less than 0.1 percent while private shares drop 0.25 to 0.5 percent. Financial leaders say Russia will continue fighting, citing war expenditure under 400 million dollars since outbreak. Bankers expect the new Russian loan to be subscribed despite the setback.
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Blockade of Liao-Tung Extends to Liaotang Peninsula
Imperial order by Admiral Togo defines blockade lines for Liaotang Peninsula restricting entry to Talien-wan. Only ships in Japanese service may enter without permission. Reported bombardment of forts and fortifications, Russian ships destroyed, hostilities paused awaiting surrender negotiations.
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Admiral Skrydloff to Command Third Pacific Squadron
Naval circles report Admiral Skrydloff will assume command of the third Pacific squadron now being prepared at Libau. The unit is slated to sail for the Far East by late April, with Capt. Clado as chief of staff. In St. Petersburg the cold snap halts troop mobilization as temperatures plunge to 40 degrees below zero.
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