Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1904 — THE THEATER OF WAR. [ARTICLE]

THE THEATER OF WAR.

Relative Positions of the Armies in Manchuria Shown by the Map. The map indicates the changed positions in the opposing armies, caused by the northward movement of the Japanese toward Mukden. Langts# Pass, where General Count Keller is in a strong position, is pointed out, as Is Kaltou, where severe fighting took place. Along a line extending practically from Liao-Yang to Ta Pass Is located at present the Russian left flank, which the Japanese are reported to have broken. No news comes, however, that they have yet crossed the Taitse River, and until the feat Is accomplished it can hardly be said that Mukden is menaced. A turning movement, with the object of striking LlaoY'ang from the north, is probably what the Mikado’s commanders Intend. Si-Chiao Pass, which has been occupied by a Japanese force of 5,000 men, with artillery, is indicated in the map. Kiaotung, whence the Russians were driven, also is shown. _ With the exception of this advance of Kurokl’s right wing, and Its progress to the Chi River, the positions of the opposing armies remain relatively unchanged. Heavy rains In the Tatchekiao-Hal-Oheng district apparently have Impeded ths operations of Oku’s and Nodzu’a forces. little news comes from Port Arthur, but It Is presumed that Field Marshal Oyama Is tightening his lines about It