All manner of rumours arrive from Port Arthur, which is
again to fall "within ten days " ; but the only thing certain is that the protracted contest is exasperating both parties to madness. No quarter is given, and apparently no truces are allowed for the burial of the dead, who literally poison the air. Prince Radziwill, a young Polish officer who has entered and left the fortress with despatches, tells horrible stories of the savageness of the temper displayed, one in particular being that six hundred Japanese who exhibited a white flag were swept away by. a furious fire from both sides. The Russians did not want prisoners, and the Japanese were indignant at witnessing a surrender. The incident probably occurred, but on a smaller scale. Both sides, however, have their teeth locked. There seems as yet no chance of relief from any quarter, the fleet which is to rescue General &Ousel "in October" having not yet left the Baltic.
