Show AT MERCY OF BROWN MEN only a question of time until port arthur will fall information has been received at chefko the reliability of which la Is be yond question that the japanese now occupy positions which place the east cast side of the town at their mercy the last assault has gained for them positions which insure their abil ity to enter the main east forts when ever they are ready the japanese calculate that it if the russians do not surrender now they will be capable of prolonging the fight ing by making their final stand at lilaoti promontory and tiger a I 1 all for ft a month longer with the mere hope of continuing the struggle long before the second pacific squadron arrives in the pacific the japanese flag it Is now believed will wave over the wrecked citadel the japanese have not occupied me we main forts and highest points of the east hills but tiey occupy in over whelming numbers positions which will enable them to drive the russians back whenever they desire when the japanese occupy the east tort fort ridge they will completely domi cate nate the other russian forts with their artillery |