THE WAR IN THE ORIENT

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Feb 8, 1905

THE WAR IN THE ORIENT.

THE Russian troops opposing the Japanese left in Manchuria are reported to have crossed the Hun River, and attacked the position of the Japanese. A heavy engagement of artillery was reported on January 26. The Japanese have advanced against the attacking Russians. The climatic condition at the present time causes the fighting to be attended with untold suffering. The ground is covered with snow, and frozen so hard that intrenching is nearly impossible. General Kuropatkin is said to have reported to the czar that his European troops are very reluctant about advancing against the enemy, as they see no reason of fighting longer, now that Port Arthur has fallen.

It is quite generally believed in diplomatic circles that the condition of things in Russia is bound to hasten the end of the war. Nevertheless, Japan is making extensive preparations for its continuance. She is calling out and drilling additional armies of reserves, and is building many powerful war craft of different sizes. It is reported that one of her principal squadrons is fitting out for special service.