Peking, Nov. 22.
The American relief party returned from Urga this afternoon, accompanied by Mr, Mills, aa American engineer, Mr. Izeo, the Japanese military agent, Baron Fittinghoff, his wife, son and daughter, and severa) others. Mr. Miles (a British subject), Mr. Green and Mr. Olafsen (Danes) and 11 Japanese are the only foreigners remaining at Urga.
The new arrivals confirm the main details of the Chinese reports of fighting on October 24, 26 and 98, and a heavy engagement on November 4. Altogether 20 minor engagements and five major one's have taken place.
When the party left Urga on the ith instant, enemy shells were falling at_Anolika, 12 miles to the east of Urga. The attackers are led by Russian officers, and consist mainly of Mongols, Buriats, Japanese and probably some Chinese. It is believed at Urga that Baron Ungern is directing operations. There are but few Russians among the rank and file. The original strength was about 2,000, but probably this number has been doubled by reinforcements.
The Chinese have also been re-infareed by 2,500 Chinese infantry and cavalry from Mimicheng (Kiakta.) A further attack upon Urga is expected, the outcome of which is doubtful. The position of the Russians left at Urga is most pitiable.
Baron Fittinghoff is very ill, and if he had not been removed he would certainly have died. All the! leading Mongols at Urga are under restraint, including the
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