London vid Bombay, 29th May.
The Japanese victory at. Kinchou is hailed by the London Press as establishing even a stronger claim than the Yalu victory to Japanese superiority on land as well as sea, since the Russians at Kinchou had ample time to prepare their defences.
The "Daily Telegraph " says that the victory is one of the most perfect examples possible of how fighting ought to be conducted, and of the qualities which go to make up an almost ideal army. The Japanese is the compeer of the proudest European soldiery, The "Standard" says that the valour of the Japanese soldier has again refused to recognise any obstacle as insurmountable. All the odds were against the victors.
The "Graphic" says that the Russians were driven out of their stronghold by superior generalship and the most indomitable bravery,.—Reuter.
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