The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-12
JAPANESE OCCUPY WI-JU
A FORCE OF TWO THOUSAND CHI.
.NESE DRIVEN FROM THEPLACE.
Expected to be In Possession Of Moukdeu
Early In November-Ping Yang
Base OF Operations.

hands of the Japanese IL is reported TO
the japanese officials that 10000 Chinese
Troops occupy the north bank OF, the
1alu river. where they have completed
eight batteries and are building more.
Field Marshal Count Yamagata mas
established his base OF operations at
Ping Yang, which Is convenient 10 the
sea and easy of access for supplies. ~
Is generally hoped that the Japanese VIII
be in possession OF Moukden by the early
part of November. Other important mil
itary operations are under way, but their
objects are as yet kept secret. Early re-
suits are, however, expected.
China has been formally notified or
the surrender and dispatch to Nagasakl
of the steamer Tenyonard, together with
her European and Chinese crew.
4 state OF siege has been declared In
the district of Hiroshima, under article
ii of the Japanese Constitution.
The EMPEROR OF CHIN, ACTIVE.
SHANGHAI oct 1.-Two Japanese
Spies who were arrested, have been sent
to Nankn to be beheaded.
Affairs in Pekin are represented as ex-
tremey critical. Upon the arrival or
the British and italian ministers at Che
Foo Yesterday, they Immediately hurried
off together for Pekin. The Emperor Is
age affairs himself. With this object, he
has summoned the viceroys OF the diff
ferent provinces, in order to ascertain the
exact state of affairs. The assertion that
tNe Japanese AuUllIdl mas Dten nldhlilB
slam demonstrations with dummy war
ships IS untounded I'm fact. The ships
sent by the Admiral to Shan Tung coast
were genuine warships. These ships,
with some Japanese transports, were
seen and spoken TO by several local mer-
chant steamers. The japanese repre-
sentations Of the Yalu fight have been
fairly correct. Their fleet was not as
DadIy crippled as the Chinese report.
CHINESE Buy QUIcE FIRrNd GUNS.
LONDON, Oct ia Central News
dispatch from Tien-Tsin says the troops
which have arrived there Of late are
merely rin-ran, armed with old swords
ana Jingals. The Chinese Government
mas made large contracts with German
manufacturers for quick firing guns, the
contracts stipulating that the arms shall
be delivered before the Pei Ho river
shall have been closed. The japanese
are watching for the arrival on the
coast Of this consignment OF arms.
1t is rumored at Tien-Tsln that two
iron-cad warships have been purchased
from Austria or the United States.
Captain Won Hannelen Is to reioln the
Chinese service. under Admiral Ting, "a
soon as the repairs to the Chinese fleet
shall have been completed
The navy is very short OF shot and
shell for the largest guns, and the ar
seuals are working day and night In
munitions
-Four Japanese spies have been cap
tured at Port Arthur, while In the act
of cutting toperdo wires a SPY arrested
at Tien-Tsin has confessed, under tor
ture, TO having sent four tele2rdms TO
the japanese, informing them Of the
Chinese position.
A large fire occurred at Tien-Tsin on
october ith. The premises Of the China
Merchants Company were burned ana
other buildings were damaged.
VISITED BY THE EMPEROR IN DISGUISE.
II is reported that the Emperor re-
Gently visited Tien-Tsin in disguise, In
order to view the situation FOR him.
self
Iii Hung-Chang is dislikcd generally
and Is blamed for Chlua's defeats. The
children sing sOngs ridiculing him, ana
placarls of the same character are posted
In the streets. The chinese declare thil
Russia is aiding Japan. The Japlncse
fleet command the Shan-1unB coast ana
the gulf of Pc chi IL. ,,.,u,., ~
News received from Wel-Hai-Wei, un-
der date Of october 9th, states that
the Japanese fleet pay weekly visits 10
October 9Th eight japanese wal ships IN
line made straight for the harbor untli
within a short distance Of the entrance
when they separated, the guhpoats pay
ing about the western entrance rev
shots were fired at them from the Tor.
defending that entrance. The iortS az
Wei-Hai-Wei are fully armed with ~
and Is centre guns, which were iatty
landing places are well detended' Inc
harbor is considered lmpreShao'e'
TIP CAPTURE op wI-JU.
LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE Central News
correspondent in Wi-Ju gives turther de-
tails OF the battle reported early IN tne
day from Toxic. He says mat tne Japd
npse force had been greatly delayed IN us
advance by bad roads. The heavy gums
could be brought forward but slowly ana
the troops were compelled ollSh " VIZ
for supplies Pioneer troops % %hdu & " o0
used repeatedly 10 make the roads paSsa,,
BILE. The main Japanese column reacneu
Yung ChOn. short distance 10 the
south of Wi-Ju on october 4th. 1here
later the scouts. who had been out 70
ward Wi-Ju. reported that a small chi
nese force still occupied the cNy. Inc
strength of the enemy was esIIHatsu as
about two thousand. n strong pOdS vi
infantry and cavalry, supported Dy lsht
artillery was thrown forward at once
The Chinese offered little resistance. Ihey
retired before the first attack, ana even
tuaIlv broke and fled across the falu.
The Chinese loss was hardly more Than a
hundred killed and wounded.
The Japanese line Of communication is
now complete throughout Corea. me
japanese expect further relntorcemehts TO |
come TO W-Ju by water.
COULTER sfrvI D EsrAnLIsHrp.
A Japanese officer had been appointed |
governing commissary Of Wt-Ju. Inc |
field telegraph has been in working order |
since last evening, and a regular courier |
service between Wi-Ju and the rear Oh
the column began to-day.
The correspondent In Toxic says thdt
the Emperor OF Japan Will receive me
eight Corpan officials. who Will start Tor |
hiroshima on Saturday to thank him Tor
suDDressing the Coreau rebellion. Inc
envoys will present TO Ills Majesty
memorial requesting that Japan unuer-
taHe to protect COrea permanently lIoIa
foreign entertainment. The correspondent
adds: The Japanese Government means
To establish Corea on strong folhuatlon'
in order that she may aid Japan ~ TepeIi,
ing the encroachments OF RUSSIA anu
other powers.
r<rFrgr9 NcF or THE POWERS.
pu,oors that European Interference 70
li,nit the war Is possible caused aStonlsh-
ment here The Government cannot STOP
~, var until MS dema ds shall have
baon satisfied This must be guarantee
~ Cbina will not interfere fprtner
t.Itb Corea. and an ample war indemnity
must be paid. , ~, ,ho
,,,Itrai News saws: Lii Hung Chang mas
oiassd contracts with Krupp's agents 10
suyntv the Government with guns ana
q q S,11,r,ynitIon, ~ on the condition that the
en- me shall be delivered before the closing
~ navigation for the winter. Large sup
niles are coming 20 the city from the
Canton and other arsenals'
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PUrA BULLEr ~ His REID.
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