His Imperial Majesty was pleased on Tuesday to grant a message to the Manchurian Armies to the following effect "We are highly pleased with the magnificent achievement of Our Manchurian Armies, which, defying death and brushing aside all, obstacles and by severe fighting lasting several days and have finally succeeded in occupying Liaoyang, which the enemy, in view of its strategical importance, has for some time been engaged in providing with strong defensive works and a large quantity of military stores, and which he has defended with his utmost energy. Such a brilliant success would have been unattainable were it not for the prudence and daring with which the plan of the battle was laid and for the order and energy with which that plan was carried out, and, above all, were it not for the loyalty and. bravery. of all of you, Our officers and men. The prospect of the war is still' long and distant, and it is Our wish that you will take good care of yourselves so that you may be able by dint of patience and perseverance to bring the war to a successful issue."
Her Majesty the Empress and His Highness the Crown Prince have also been pleased to send congratulatory messages to the Manchurian Armies, warmly appreciating their heroic exertions in capturing Liaoyang.
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