The following private Chinese telegram received from Chefvo yesterday afternoon has been kindly communicated to us Chefoo, 2nd Sune. pressing Gown on Port Arthue hearer The Japanese land forces are daily and nearer. Commencing from Pitsewe on the west to Pulantin on the east, southwards down to the entrance of PortArthar, the squadrons of Admiral Togo have so. doely invested the place, that it is believed here that Port Arthur roust fall into Japanese hands within five days at the longest, and three days at the shortest time.
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