The Archive · 1904

Newchwang Forts Dismantled

RUSSIAN TROOPS WITHDRAWN

Peking, 9th May.

Russia has dismantled the forts at Newchwang, and yesterday withdrew the troops garrisoning them. It is believed she will evacuate Newchwang very soon. The troops already withdrawn will be concentrated at Liaoyang. The mines at the mouth of the river have not been removed.—Our own correspondent.

10th May.

The Russians evacuated Newchwang and Tashihchiao on Saturday and Sunday last. There are no Russian troops at Newchwang city at the present moment.—Our own correspondent.

Tashihchiao is the junction of the Newchwang branch with the Chinese Eastern Railway—Ep.

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