New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-26

GREAT NAVAL BATTLE-MEMORY OF THE
CHINESE COMMANDER AT PING-YANG
HONORED BY THE EMPEROR
oUTRAGEs ON FOREIGN
ERs IN PEKING.
London. Sept 25-The correspondent of the
Central News says that it is reported that the
Japanese warships have left the Haiyantau sta
tion Their destination is unknown. Great
anxiety is felt concerning their movements. Two
1apanese cruisers passed Che-Foo on September
g.
The japanese Legation in this city has received
an official dispatch saying that in the battle off
the Yaoo River the commander of the japanese
warshp Akagi. two lieutenants on the Hasdate'
two Neutenants on the Matsusima. lieutenant
on the Yoshimo. lieutenant on the Aktsus
ina the paymaster and two surgeons on the HI
Ye and about thirty nOn-commissiOned officers
and seamen. were killed. The dispatch otherwise
confirms the Central News dispatch Of Septem-
Der % from Toxic.
In an Imperial edict issued on September %,
the Emperor OF China expresses great personal
regret at the death of General Tso-Fung, who
was killed in the battle at Ping-Yang and or
ders that all the military honors due to pro
vincial commander-in-chief shall be paid to the
Generals body and his sons treated with es-
pecial favor General Tso-Fung. although
yerely wounded. continued to lead his troops
until struck by the bullet which killed him.
First Lieutenant Ching. of the Chinese cruiser
Chih- Yuen. which sunk in the recent naval
battle at the mouth of the Yaloo River. and es-
capped when the vessel sank. has organized
party and started to endeaVor to recover his
captains body. The Chinese declare that the
Chib-Yu sank large japanese ironclad in
the progress of the fight by ramming her, but
this statement is just as strongly denied by the
japanese
Following the example set by Japan. the Chi
nese Government demands the registration of
all Japanese residing in China.
The Daily Telegraph will say tomorrow that
II has beer authorized to deny that an alliance
has been or viii be formed between Japan,
France and Russia.
The Times" will publish tomorrow the follow
ing dispatch from its correspondent in Toxic:
NSthIng known here rssaT9pqs the. the rePSr5ed %bed
the Japanese fleet sighted the Chinese fleet no trans
,5So Cbnsse TROOPS oo reaT dd land the transports
probably hugged the shore and went up the river
dispatch from Shanghai to The Times says
that the ant-foreign feeling in Peking is grow
Ing steadily. Foreigners in the streets OF the
city are constantly subjected to insult and an
noyance by soldiers. The Court seems scarcely
to realize the fact that the country is engaged
in serious war.
admiral Colomb, in an interview to-day con-
cerning the recent fight off the mouth of the
Yaloo River said that he thought the battle
tended to prove that moderate-szed vessels
were even better than great vessels which cost
the men rather than upon the material OF YES
sell The Chinese Jared worst he said because
the japanese were a superior hghting race.
THE PROPOSED TREATY WITH JAPAN.
Washington. Sept 25.-The treaty which Japan
seeks to negotiate with the United States is one
which the Mikados Government regards as more
important than any made by IL before with any
country. 1t provides for the abolition Of that feat
ure OF the present treaty which is known as extra
territorial jurisdiction which is equivalent 10 plac-
ing the affairs Of foreigners in japan under the
control of courts composed of Consuls, represent
ing The commercial powers. Another important
clause is that which relates TO immigration. This.
however. can. il is believed. be satisfactorily ad-
justed. inasmuch the policy Of the Toxic Gov
eminent is discourage emigration.
The proposed treaty will be drawn on prac-
tcay the lines of the treaty recently agreed TO
by Great Britain 1t will specifically engmerate the
from the United States, and it will provide for the
abolition of the export duty silks and teas. both
United States and yield to the Japanese Govern
ment revenue amounting to more than sl1NWV
vii be a benefit TO American people. The treaty
siso contains other provisions OF an economic nc
crease our trade relations with that country
ance Of the new treaty by the Secretary of State
but final result has been delayed from tiie 70
time. and none of those in position to know VIII
even speculate TO the time when a conclusion VIII
be reached.
CAPTAIN KANE ON THE wARRING NAVIES.
Captain Kane. of the United States monitor
Mlantonomoh which arrived at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard Sunday morning after cruise along the
New England coast was seen at the PARK avenue
Hotel yesterday By Tribune reporter
How. in your opinion. does 1t come about that
the Japanese winning sea battles against the
Chinese right along?" asked.
Probably the newspapers have the correct solu-
ton Of the question when they ascribe II TO the
superior general education and training OF the
japanese Navy" he answered. Il have never
been the Asatc station and am not so well
qualified as others to speak of the relative merits
O the navies the nations. but have seen
japanese warships here and abroad, ana they were
well differed. manned ana equipped The japanese
have Of late been building good ships OF their own
This has naturally made them conversant with 'he
proper handling Of ,hem. But II | may venture an
opinion / think one reason why Japan Is showing
unusual ability the sea lies in the TACT lndt U
years she has had bright students at Annapois anu
these japanese graduates OF our American naval
school are holding the leading positions odrs IN 'he ne
be having things her way but there Is no 'e'i'"s
What about the expressed opinions Of Lord.
Beresford and Brassey TO the effect that the swift
cruiser with heavy guns Is the most vaiuapie s"'p
Isn't that rather hard question g to krad ask eop pe
captain with a grim smile, and then he said; NO
navy is complete without all classes or WafshpSy-
the cruisers the batte-ships the monitors and me
torpedo. dispatch and gun boats. 1t is unreasonable
% argue that with any one type nauoh ,,.In mVIr
ships and monitors just az as il needs swirl
cruisers
MENACED BY THE KAFF1RS.
THE TOWN OF LoURENzo MARQUEE THREAT
ENED WITH ATTACK BY SEVERAL
THOUSAND WARRIORS
London. Sept S-Advices from Delagoa BAY
say that the Of Lourenzo Marquee IL threat