Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-09

YOKOHAMA, October 9-It is reported
that the Japarese have captured Che Foo.
Che Foo is a treaty port Of China on the
north coast OF the Shan Tung promontory
1t has a good harbor. an active trade and
population estimated to number about
10000.
The Min River Closed.
HONG KONG. October "a dispatch
from Foo Chico says that the river has been
closed for shipping.
The British frst-class arnlored cruiser
Undaunted. twelve guns. commander Edwin
H. Richards. which had been ordered to
proceed to Nagaskai, Japan. for repairs,
has been ordered to remain here.
The British secoI d-class screw gunboat
Firebrand. four guns, Lieut.. Commander
Lionel G. Tufnell. has been ordered to pro-
ceed to New Chwang, at the head of the
Gulf of Leao Ton.
Foo Choo. one of the treaty ports of
China and capital of the province of FO
kien, is situated about twenty-five miles
from the mouth of the Min river. Foo
Choo has a naval arsenal, ship yards and
school of navigation. Near it are
tensive lead mines. and the black tea dis
trict is within seventy miles of that place.
Consequently Foo Choo carries on a large
trade with the maritime provinces OF Chi
with tine Loo Choo Islands and Japan. Its
population is estimated at 100000.
The Battle of Asan.
LONDON, October 9.-The Times pub
fishes a letter from Tien-Tsin. which gives
a new version Of the battle at Asan. The
writer says the Japanese tried, without sue
cess. the tactics which they later carried
out at Ping-Yang with brilliant success.
1t is added that the full details Of the bat
tie will never be known, but that the Japan
ese surrounded the Chinese and delivered
night attack The Japanese so managed
matters, however, that each of their divi-
sions mistook the other for the enemy, and
dealt severe execution to their own men,
enabling the Chinese force to cut through
the opposing lines and continue their march.
Excellent Discipline of the Japanese.
SHANGHAI. October "A dispatch from
Chemuipo. dated October 3, says that there
were fourteen japanese transports in the
harbor at that time. and that since Sep
tember % the Japanese have landed 1880
troops and 756 coolies
Referring to the conduct of the Japanese
troops In Corea, the Chemulpo dispatch
says that while on the march even the
priv ate soldiers pay the Coreans for every
thing obtained from them. The daily ex-
pense of the operations of the japanese
army Is said to be 100000 yen.
The advices from Chemulpo say that the
Chinese recently crucified two japanese
prisoners who fell into their hands and
they are also said to have beheaded two
wounded Japanese soldiers who were found
in an outpost hospital which had been hur-
riedly abandoned.
German Cruiser at Shanghai.
The German cruiser Arizona has arrived
here.
Efforts to End the War.
PARIS, October "a dispatch received
here from Rome says that the Italian min
lister at Pekin has addressed a note to
China, at the request of his government. in
viting conferences with Japan in an en-
deavor to bring about an end of the war
and offering his own offices in order to
complete such an arrangement.
A Second Army Threatening MOukden
LONDON. October "a dispatch received
here from Shanghai says that a second
japanese army is reported to have crossed
the Yalu river and to be advancing upon
Moukden. which. 1t is believed, will, soon
fall. as the Chinese are ryported to be In
a condition of Generalization.
No Confirmation of Reported Landing
SHANGHAI. October 9.-The Chinese
have blocked the mouth of the River Min,
leading up to Foo Choo. and vessels bound
for that port must now discharge their
cargoes at Sharp Peak.
No confirmation has been received here
If the report that the japanese had ef-
fected landing near Port Arthur.
The British gunboat Redpole, lieutenant
and Commander Charles G. May, arrived
here today and reports having visited the
vicinity or Port Arthur. where the Japan
ese were reported to have landed, without
nndfng any trace of them
Supplementary reports are received here
of the naval battle fought off the mouth
frequently made that the Japanese did
not lose any Of their war ships In this en-
gagement. although several of them were
badly damaged.
Two of the Japanese war ships recently
approached closely to Che Foo, probably
seeking for the Chinese warships Of the
southern squadron.
1t is reported from Pekin that the tax on
goods being transmitted to and from the
interior will again, probably, be largely in
creased In order to provide extra war
funds. 1t Is also stated that the yiceroy
has requested the salt merchants to CON.
tribute to the war expenses, and 1t is ex-
pected that the sum of 100000 taels will
be raised by this means.
Russia Hurrying Troops Forward,
LONDON, October 9-The Manchester
Guardian publishes a letter from Its St.
Petersburg correspondent. saying that Rus
sia sent a note to Japan in September
an interest in the future govern
ment of Corea.
Japan's reply, II Is asserted, was un-
to Russia's proposal
Russia's position in eastern Siberia does
not render that territory safe in a conflict
with japan, but large reinforcements of
troops are proceeding to the military sta
tions along the Amoor and UsSer rivers.
Nothing From Minister DENLY.
A brief cablegram was received by Act
ing Secretary Uhl today from United States
Consul Jerngan at Shanghai, China, stat
ing that the two japanese students, who
were arrested there In September. on
charge of being spies, and who were report
ed to have been beheaded, are alive and are
being treated well.
No word has been received from United |
States Minister DENLY touching his re-
ported warning to American residents of |
Pekin to flee from the city. in anticipation |
of an attack on IL by the Japanese. 1t is |
said that the minister would not require |
specific Instructions from the Department |
Of State in such case. as II would be his |
duty, under his general Instructions to take |
any steps necessary or prudent to protect |
the lives and property Of the American and
Japanese residents Of Pekin, the latter be- |
ing specially under his care by the request |
Of the japanese and the consent of the |
Chinese government