It is reported from Saseho that prior to the 7th and 8th Port Arthur engagomonts the Japanese squadron by means of wireless telegraphy, informed Admiral Makaroff of the proposed attacks and suggested to the Russian Adwmiral to surrender himself and also hand over to the Japanese all the vessels in the harbour together with all the land batteries, otherwise the Japanese navy would deal the Russians a tremendous blow. Admiral Makaroff did not reply to this Japanese advice, and mot his terrible fate. Further news from Saseho regards some members of the latest blocking corps as havin, proceeded ashore conveying the summon: to surrender, for it was the Japanese squadron's intention, prior to carrying) out the third expedition, to do so or communicate to the Russians indirectly by wireless telegraphy. Over 20,000 applications are said to have been sent in asking for permission to join the 3rd blocking corps. It was on May 2nd that a dozen} steamers left the land amid cheers and brilliant strains of bands playing, each vessel being marked " No.1" to "No. 12" on bow, side, and stern, Of the 12) vessels two took the task of illuminating searchlights and the others were intended to seal Port Arthur, Eight.were sunk, the remaining two having been recalled Port Arthurand Liaoyang. Both Pulantien by the signal, which did not reach the and Pitsewo have historical interest in rest. The sealing of Port Arthur has connection with the China-Japan war..thus been effected by seventeen vessels, By cutting the railway and telegraph numbering since the first expedition, hero, Port Arthur was completely isolated. and has cost Yen 3,000,000, exclusive of the Fatal Lantern Procession. the value of the officers and men concerned.
At the grand lantern procession at Tokio on the 8th inst., in celebration of The Imperial Thanks. the victories by land' and sea, a crush In consideration of the third blocking and a stampede occurred near' the gates expedition, H.M. the Emperor has sent of the Imperial Castle. Ten were the following message to Admiral Togo crushed to death and twenty-two had to "We learn that the combined squa-be sent to the hospital, while many others rons, undertaking the daring enterprise were slightly injured. Among the of blocking up Port Arthur as many as injured was Mr. Dum of "Collier's three times, have now attained their Weekly." Some of the papers charge the object and We are highly pleased to police with responsibility for these acacknowledge the loyalty of the officers cidents. H. M. the Empress has bees and men engaged." pleased to make a donation of yon 150 To the above rescript, the Command-to the relief fund for the sufferers. erin-Chief of the expeditionary fleet Audiences. has replied as follows "We are deeply impressed by the
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