New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-27
WATCHING RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

nvx1rry IN JAPAN AS TO THEIR ACT1ON-ENG-
LAND BELIEVED TO BE FAvoR1NG CHINA
TOXIC swARMING WITH TROOPS.
Victoria. b. c.. Sept 26-The steamer Empress Of
india which arrived here yesterday. brings advices
from Yokohama to September 10.
The movement of the Russian troops in Siberia Is
awaited with anxiety by the Japanese as also Is the
action to be taken by France which has two mem
of-war at Fusan. ani is believed to FAVOR japan
Five more French cruisers are expected to arrive
soon.
Diplomats do not think the Powers viii permit
either Japan 5r China TO annex Corea, while II is
certain that France will demand redress from emma
for the murder of a French missionary. Papers IN
Toxic say that the meeting of Russian British ana
German Ministers at Che-Foo was the subject OF an
alliance between these Powers TO insure neutra. .ity
and to protect their own subjects II IS sa now
England's ,ton has caused untavorable criticism
in Japan The vessels of the Chinese Merchants
The Chinese are said be exhibiting much bar
bary N The mnisn Of SSSe5 Sc5 ana ann banas and
other parts of the body. are nailed up In conspicu-
The Corean Government has issued new currency
IN copper nickel ana silver he JaPaFFeSs az FS y bay
concluded convention 70 expe! Chinese troops ana
T. place Corean affairs on arm basis Japan, Is To- To-
member Of the Coresn Cabine; has resigned,
Il is said that 100 survivors Of the Kow Sh'ng are
safe island and that the British warshps are
The Chimes are reported to be the reverse Of skill
ful marksmen ana utterly unused to repeating fire.
The Japanese authorities Will not allow news
paper correspondents to go to the front The opinion
Is that the Japanese too weak In cavalry. The
expenses Of the Japanese army are estimated to be
10000 yen day.
though the battle Of Ping Yang was known to be
imminent. no of II had been received.
Many flags taken from the Chinese In the battle
OF Song Hwan are now being exhibited In front or
the ShokOnsha shrine. which is dedicated to the
since the days Of the restoration. Thousands OF
people daily gathered round the place. their
countenances beaming with delight at this tangible
proof of the superiority Of Japanese arms.
1t is estimated that more than 5000 soldiers are
In Toxic At present. the majority composed or the
frsi-ciass reserve The barracks are full TO over
flowing, and the houses of wealthy private citizens
have in many Instances been occupied
The wealthy residents OF kOchi Prefecture nave
under consideration the organization of volunteer
fleet with which they intend to attack Chinese yes
eels coastng along the northern shores OF the
Middle Kingdom. The money for its equipment is
eminent has sanctioned the movement
The Nippon suspended September II FOR
put shng a leader IN which II described The new
treaty with Great Britain in abusive terms The
released from the ban In three days. The Govern
men, has now decided to adopt Count Mouryes $
proposal that the press censorship be abolished
The representatives. Of foreign Powers have re-
garding the stoppaGe and inspection OF vessels
Letters from Corea say that the work OF the
Administrative reform is not likely 10 make real
progress until after the expulsion Of the chinese
Regent is in sympathy with any scheme OF
progressive reform. and that another change OF
Cabinet Is necessary TO set the work ~ reform In
motion: but according to other and more trust
officials and the Corean Ministers of State are on
the friendly