The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-24
THE ORIENTAL STRUGGLE.
jap Losses At Ping Yaug-Coreans More
Friendly.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 20.-A list OF Jap
anese losses at the battle of Ping YanI
is now made up. The officers killeC
were eight, mono higher than captain!
of infantry. One hundred and fifty
four non-commissioned officers and
privates were also killed. Twenty.siz
officers were wounded. the highest 9
major of artillery, and 3Sl non.com
missioned officers and privates; miss
ing. 40! Pursuit of the Chinese fugi.
tives was vigorously continued until
the japanese cavalry reached Kasan, q
town on the northeastern inlet of the
Yellow sea. Struggling remnants oil
the defeated army had passed in ad.
vance over the road to Ylju on the
frontier and comparatively few prison.
ers were taken.
Dead horses encountered the way for
miles aud at Anju four abandoned
troop fisld.guns were picked up, max.
ing the whole number of field pieces
seized in the campaign AZ, together
with 20 mounted Kruprs and four
Calling. The scouts were sent for
ward as far "a Cbong Ju, about 80 miles
east of the Yellow rive:, aud u large
Japanese body was expected to take
up quarters at kasan. Rumor points
10 KiuIiu, q fortified town in Chinese
territory, Ms the scene OF tie next bat.
tie, provided the present line of march
Is continued.
Coreans More Friendly.
While the mass of the Corean people
appear Indifferent 10 the struggle in
the north, a majority of the higher
class living in districtsrecently held by
the Chinese are inclined to the side Of
China. Thus far they have made a
feeble and irregular effort to annoy the
japanese troops, and though powerless
to fer effective opposition they have
at least succeeded in preventing dis
semination of the kings proclamation
ia favor Of his new allies. But in re-
gions Of which the Japanese have had
p session since the 1st Of September,
Il very different spirit prevails.
DISASTROUS Fire and Tlooda
SAN Francisco. Oct. 20.-The mail
from the orient by the steamers Aus
tralia and City of Pektn brings news of
a disastrous FIRE during September at
Chung Kiang. near Hong Kong. Over
80 people were burned to death, 1000
houses were destroyed. including two
temples. and total loss Of 10, 600, 600
taels entsiled.
Disastrous floods are reported in the
northeastern part Of Chins. A rich
agricultural district, $50 miles long
and from 10 to 80 miles wide, was cub.
merged. Many women and children
were drowned aud enormous property
loss was suffered.
Tong Hsks 1hreasea Seoul.
LONDON. Oct. ga dispatch from
Chloe Foo this afternoon says there are
prospects Of further trouble on the
Cnrean peninsula. A large force OF
Tong Hsks il said to be threatening
Seoul, the capital Of Corsa.
Uprlsine Against Japanese.
YOKOHAMA, Oct 20-Several hun
dred natives Of Chollidad have risen
against the japanese. A force Of jap.
anese soldiers has been dispatched to
the scene.
Rumors Of . Great Battle.
SHANGHAI. Oct. 20-Four vessels
Of the Chinese southern squadron have
arrived at Wei Hal Wei The Chinese
steamer Tung Chow. which has ar
rived here, reports that two Chinese
iron ciads and one Chinese cruiser,
which have been underg ,ing repairs at
Port Arthur, have reached Wei Hal
Wei. It IL added that the other
Chinese warships will require more ex.
tensive repairs. and consequently their
departure from Port Arthur may be de.
las ed some time. Renewed rumors are
in circulation that battle has been
fought OH the Yalu river between the
land forces Of the Chinese aud Japan
csc. No accurate details are obtainable,
but according to ono rulnor the Japan.
zee have been repulsed with severe loss
on both sides. AZ the Chinese do mol
claim victory, the report may turn
out to be incorrect. II 10 believed,
however, that lighting actually oc-