THE WAR IN THE EAST

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Feb 15, 1905

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

GENERAL KUROPATKIN's attempt to surprise Marshal Oyama, and turn the Japanese left flank for the purpose of getting into the rear of the Japanese, has turned out to have been an ill-timed and unfortunate move for the Russians. They were themselves surprised in the resistance they met. The Russians admit a loss of 10,000 men in killed and wounded, and it is reported that the Japanese loss was 7,000. The Russians themselves see nothing but a defeat in this engagement, and are blaming General Kuropatkin for the move which sacrificed so many men, and gained nothing. Fighting continues at this writing, but only by the artillery. The weather in the vicinity of these armies is said to be moderating, and the armies are reported to be now preparing for a great battle. One report indicates that the Japanese right wing is engaged in a movement designed to turn the Russian left. There have been rumors from European sources that negotiations are in progress looking to the establishment of peace; but these are unconfirmed.