Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
JAPAN WINS MORE BATTLES.
The Chinese Completely Routed,
With a Loss of 500 Killed.

seision Taken by tho Victorious Japanese,
With rrihing LOss-Great Excitement
Mt Toxic and Elsewhere over the Vic
tories.
SHANGHAI, Aug. Am official tele-
gram received here from Tien Tsin
says that In the battles fought July 9th
and July 2Sth, at Yashan, the Japanese
were repulsed with loss Of over 1000
men.
Ii HUNG CHANG pEPosED.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 3.-Dispatches have
been received confirming the report
that the Emperor has Invested Viceroy
Ii Hung Chang Of the Order OF the
Yellow Riding Coat, which ia the
highest order in China, allowing the
wearer privileges next to those OF
royalty. The Emperor, the dispatches
say, has freely expressed his anger at
tho viceroy's having allowed Japan TO
get ahead Of China in preparing for
war. The act of the Emperor In divest-
ing the viceroy of this order does not
necessarily imply his deposition from
office.
The soldiers behcaded at Tien Tsin
for desertion pleaded, in extenuation of
their offence, hunger and exhaustion.
Before they were executed they were
stripped of their uniforms and their pig
tails were cut off. The example has
terrified the army.
An edict has gone forth that the
army will receive double pay henceforth
during the war with Japan, and large
bonus has been offered to officers com
petent to navigate the Chinese naval
vessels and transports.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 4.-Captain Gals
worthy, Chief Officer Tamplin and
Quarermaster Evangelist of the sunk
transport Kew Shing, who were rescued
by the boats of the Japanese cruiser,
have been taken to Sasebo, where they
are held as prisoners.
A dispatch has been received here
which confirms the report that second
battle has been fought at Yashan, be-
tween the Chinese and japanese. II is
added that the Chinese were defeated.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6.-Letters received
here from Colonel Won Hanncntin,
former aide dc camp, to the Chinese
viceroy, Lii Hung Chang, confirm the
reports of the INSTRUMENTATION of the
Chinese troops aboard the transport
Kow Shing.
II is believed here that the affidavts
made by Captain Galsworthy and Chief
Officer Tamplin of the Kow Shing were
signed under cumpulsion. Captain
Galsworthy and his companions were
taken from Chemulpo to Sasebo July
Goth, and were released August 4th.
Denmark has demanded the release of
Herr Muhlenstedt. a passenger on the
dispatch boat Tsao Kiang, which was
captured by the Japanese July 25th.
TGEN-TsIN, Aug. 3.-The Emperor of
China has issued manifesto in response
to Japan's declaration of war. The
manifesto declares that the Emperor
accepts the war which Japan has thrust
upon him, and orders the viceroys and
commanders Of the Imperial forces to
"root those pestilential Japanese from
their lairs." 1t throws the whole blame
for the shedding Of blood upon the
Japanese, who, he asserts, are lighting
in an unjust cause.
A council OF war was held here yes
terday. Afterward the viceroy told the
representatives of European powers that
he was confident of the ultimate defeat
of the Japanese. He had no fear of an
attack upon Taku, as the garrison there
had been strongly reinforced.
l
YOKOHAMA, Aug. 2.-'The Chinese
minister at Toxic has demanded his
passports.
The Chinese residents in Japan are
being placed under the protection of the
United States Legation.
CHINESE VICTORY AT ASIAN.
LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai says that reports
have been received from foreign off cials
at Seoul, the capital of Corea, that the
Chinese, under General Yes, on Sunday
last defeated the japanese forces near
Asan. 1t is added that the Japanese
withdrew to Seoul.
FRANCE THE FIRST TO ACCEPT.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-France was the
J first government to accept Great
Britain's invitation to observe strict
neutrality during the war between China
and Japan.
PREPARATION AND APOLOGY.
LONDON, Aug. A dispatch to tho
Times from lien rsin says that Ia
; Japanese soldiers, who had been forci
bly, removed by the Chinese from the
British steamer Chun King were re-
turned Immediately upon Viceroy Ii
Hung Chang being notified. In addi
ton, the viceroy has apologized to the
British consul. Nearly all the japanese
have quilted Pekin.
SELLING WAR MATERIAL.
: LONDON, Aug. AIN spite of the in
2 structions which, as announced, were
sent to Admiral Sir h. Il. Freemantle
in command Of the China station, no
to allow British ships to carry wal
material to either China or Japan, il i:
: known that the Chinese minister hero l!
I busy with the Armstrong people o.
i England and the Krupp concern o.
. Germany.
= All parties having good, bad or in
!, different war material for sale are il
!, negotiation with both the Chinese anC
Japanese representatives and both coun
tries are known to he placing larg,
orders.
CRUISERS FOR JAPAN.
}, LONDON, Aug. 6.-Two fast vessel
!, left England on Saturday flying tn
9 Spanish tlsg. Another will follow in few
u days.
Z TO PROTECT GERMAN INTERESTS.
y BERLIN, Aug. 3.-The German cruis
ers Alexandrine, Aroma and Marie, a
present on the west coast of America
have been ordered to the far east il
order to protect German interests.
@ SAW THE SINKING OF THE Kow SIZING
l. BERLIN, Aug. "a dispatch has beel
d received here from Tien-Tsin from
y German official source saying TINT Til
% German gun-boat Hits, witnessed tn
sinking Of the Kow Shing. 1t is adde
that the crew of the Iltis rescued 10