The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-11-14


ments-The Japs Only Lost Ten
Men.
YOKOHAMA, Nov 11.-Advices from
the armies commanded by Field Marshal
Count Oyaha, now operating on the Lao
tung peninsula. confirm the reports of
Japanese victories at Chinchiu CEIinchau)
and Talienwan.
On the morning OF Tuesday last one
brigade of the japanese forces captured
Chinchiu and on the next day Talienwan
was bombaTded and also captured. A
British warship was at Taliecwan during
the bombardment. After the place was
captured this warship Immediately started
for ChefOo. which is across the gulf of
Pechin some eighty-five miles south Of
Talienwan. \ dispatch dated Talienwan.
Nov. Z. from Admiral Ito, cOmmander-in-
chief Of the japanese navy, says that the
squadron left Chiosansetsuto on Nov. 6,
and on The morning Of the 7th was near
Talienwan. No firing was heard from the
forts and the squadron steamed into the
bay, when the japanese flag was seen fly
ing from the fortificatior, the guns OF
which were dismoun.ed. An officer landed
and found only some Jap guards. who
informed him that the commander Of the
brigade had returned to Chinchiu. The
details Of the capture Of the place were
obtained, and a steamer was dispatched
Immediately to telegraph the news of the
victory.
HIROSHIMA, Japan. Nov 1.-THE Off
cial dispatches of Field Marshal Oy1ma
stated that the Chinese forces at Chin
chiu numbered 1000 infantry and 100
and $50 cavalry. The Chinese made 9ittle
resistance at either place. They retreased
toward Port Arthur. The Japs lost only
ten men in capturing both places. The
Chinese losses were also slight.
LONDON. Nov. IA dispatch from
Tien Tsin, dated Tuesday, and coming by
way Of Shanghai, says that the emperor ..
and his court are preparing to leave Pc
kin for Sing Janfu CTsin Kiang Pup. in
the province of Kiangsu, about 125 miles
northwest Of Shanghai. It Is stated that
10000 Russian troops are concentrating at
Vladivostock
TOXIC, Japan, Nov. 11.-United States
Minister Dun has communicated to the
ministry the substance of an important
cypher cable proposition received from
Secretary Gresham at washington. 1t
questing the president of the United
States to act as mediator in settling the
war he will exercise his good offices in
that capacity. \ similar proposition has
been sent TO China. The cable was re-
ceived by Minister Dun on Friday and
was presented at a special meeting of the
ministry. An answer has not yet been
sent. The proposition presents grave
question to the ministry. They are urged
continue the war and crush China. on
the other hand European powers are
threatening to intervene. AS between
these conflicting influences the ministry
finds great difficulty in reaching a decis-
ion on the American proposition but the
prospect is that IL will be accepted.
1t is learned that four days ago France
made a PROFESSION to the United States
to intervene.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov 1.-THE
cable from Toxic today explains the exact
terms on which the United States is pro-
posing to act as peacemalSer between
China and Japan, and it clears up much
mystery which has existed as to details
Secretary GreshamS message having
reached Minister Dun on Friday, must
have been sent from Washington last
Thursday, so that the reports printed
here today that President Cleveland's
proposition was caDled last night is
proved erroneous, and the original state
lnelJS OF the ASSOCIATED Press tnaI the
proposition was made some days ago is
verified. 1t establishes, also. that the
United States has not offered itself as
arbitrator but has suggested that IL both
China and Japan join in requesting her
| services as mediator they will be given
1t is the belief here that China viii
readily accept the mediation Of the
United States and that Japan will do so
after she is assured Of the indemnity
China will yield.
of the Times at ChefOo, under date of
yesterday, telegraphs as follows:
Taotai Kung, with several military
leaders, abandoned Port Arthur on Nov
6. This indicates an intention to surren-
der. There was an ample defending force
both at Talienwan and Port Arthur, but
no general direction of affairs Chaos
prevailed everywhere. I saw the Pei
Yang squadron, six ships, yesterday in
Taku roads embarking stores and muni-
tons of war. The Russian admiral left
here today for Nagasaki. The French and
American admirals are here.
A dispatch from Shanghai to the Times
says the British ship Firebrand has
arrived there to protect foreigners. The
Petrol is expected 10 arrive shortly. Ad-
miral Freemantle, commanding the Brit
ish China squadron, will assemble here
on the 18th a squadron comprising the
warships Centurion. Crescent. Undaunted,
Aeolus. Leander, Severn. Spartan, Caro-
llns dlu Mercury. n panic pEeNHlis 1T
New Chang. Military deserters and refu-
gees are fighting for passage on outgoing
steamers.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Japan has
not yet accepted the offer of the United
States government TO act as mediator in
the war between Japan and China.
Lengthy kilograms are passing, however,
between the japanese capital and Wash
ington, with the prospect that a final de-
cision will not lcng be deferred China
has already formally notified Secretary
Gresham that she will join Japan in
acknowledging the independence OF
Corel, and will also pay cash indemnity.
+, The amount she will pay Is not specified.
| 1t is felt In official circles here that the