London vii Bombay, 16th July, 'Telegrams from the Russian and French correspondents concur stating that there was severe fighting in the environs of Port Arthur on the night of the 10th inst. when the Japanese lost most heavily, and the Russians lost' a thousand =men.—
Reuter.
Tokio, 18th July.
It is learnt that the Japanese have already occupied Hsuangtaikou on the west side of Port Arthur.—Our own correspondent, Chefoo, 20th July.
A trustworthy Japanese who has arrived from Dalny states that the Japanese troops are now preparing for the bombardment of Port Arthur, and are occupying several important positions round ib; but the general attack will not begin yet. The skirmishes that take place daily are only defensive fights against the Russian attacks.
A severe battle took place about the 12th inst. at a point about six miles from Port Arthur, The Janese casualties were 350, but the ian losses were much heavier.
Firing was heard yesterday both on sea and land.—Speeial telegram.
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