On the 26th inst., a mine was seen in 38° 220" N. L. and 121° 30" E.L. It is provided with points and is drifting into the Gulf of Pechili cither through the Toki or the Kintou Channel.
The following telegrams are from the " Japan Times"
London, 17th June. "The misrepresentations of the Russian Press; are so flagrant as to call forth a profes." The official dispatches are so clamgily/mutilated that enlightened Rus-i#hs niterly disregard them.
ie rout of the Russians sent south is "regarded as a proof of General Kuropatkin's unfitness.
The loss of the Japanese transports evokes great sympathy, but it is considered, that its effect on the situation is unappreciable.—* Jiji."
18th June.
It is estimated in military circles at St. Petersburg that the casualties to General Stackelberg's force wore no les than 10,000, including those captured. The right wing of the Russian annihilated by the Japanese.—" Ji; The following telegrams, are from the "Kobe Herald"
London, 20th June.
The British Government have sent an ultimatum to the Dalai Lama. The ultimatum clearly states that unless a competent official to enter into nogotiations, accompanied by the Amban, arrives at the Headquarters of the Mission before 25th June, the expedition will proceed to St. Petersburg reports state that the Russian Third Divison under Gor Krondratinko is covering General' Stackelborg's retreat.—Mainichi."
The Russians allege that the Japanese committed atrocities at. Wafs mn, but the charge is not believed, the general view being that the behaviour of the Japanese is irreproachable.—" Tokio Discussing the proceedings of the Viadivostock cruisers, the "Times" suggests that the cruisers are making for the Pacific, whither the Russians have dispatched colliers to on unfrequented island.—" Tokio Asahi."
21st Tune.
Reports from St. Petersburg state that advice has been received there' from Liaoyang under yesterday's date to the effect that a battle has been fought near Haicheng in which the Russian losses were five thousand. The Russians wore compelled to retreat.—Mainichi."
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