Mr. Reginald Glossop, a war correspondent sent out to the Far East by "Yorkshire Post," who has spent several months with the Japanese army before Port Arthur, in an_ interview with one of the "Japan Mail" staff] recently, said Soldier of soldiers, host of hosts, is the least I can say of that great man, General Baron Nogi, whose guest have been for the last three months before Port Arthur. His illustrious Emperor has indeed well chosen this brilliant soldier to repeat for him the glorious achievements of ten years ago, when, as all Japanese will remember with pride, he took Port Arthur with one brigade. It is to-day a different task. Itis no longer the hosts of China, but a nation which has long, Jong ago held fortresses against the greatest armies of the earth, and which has brought to bear here at Port Arthur, the most ingenious methods that military engineering could place in the path of the Japanese immortal third army. These methods are not the fruits of one campaign, but have been handed: down to the sappers of the Groat White Czar—handed down through long lines of soldiers. The public in Japan must not be impatient to ask Gonoral Baron Nogi, and his brave soldiers to perform miracles before this fortress, which, in my opinion, is the strongest natural position that ever any modern army has had to assault. These brave Spartans have performed deeds of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and devotion which will fill the world with wonder admiration when the terrible tale of told—a struggle -Chief, as well as the latest recruit.
The Japanese nation may well feel proud and rest assured that this great General, on whose shoulders Japan has placed her trust and confidence, will carry through the great task impose? upon him.—Nagasaki Press.'
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