The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
WAR IS FORMALLY DECLARED
japanese Government Formally Announces
Its Hostility 10 China.
JAPAN APOLOGIES TO GREAT BRITAIN.
Earl Kimberly Issues the Usuai Warning
to Merchantmen-Jspan to Renew
Her Attacks Upon Yo.bsm.

LONDON. Aug. 1.-The Exchange Tele-
graph Company says war between China
ana Japan was formally declared at
noon to-day by Japan.
The japanese Minister at 2 o'clock this
afternoon informed the Earl OF Kimberly.
the Secretary Of State Tor Foreign Affairs.
that state Of war exists between japan
and China.
Lord Kimberley Secretary OF State for
Foreign Affairs, Immediately upon re
ceipt of notice from the Japanese Gov
ernment that war had been declared.
wired all British representatives. abroad
To warn the captains OF merchant ships OF
the fact in order that they might form
their cargoes and act accordingly. Any
contraoand or war comprised In cargOes
Will be handled at the risk OF owners or
chartarers of vessels.
JAPAN APOLOGIES TO GREAT BRITAIN.
TOXIC. Aug THE japanese Govern
ment has instructed It's minister I'm Lon
don TO apologize to Great Britain for
iirlng upon and sinking the transport,
now shlng. while she was dying tho
British flag. and to inform Great fgritaIn
that the commander OF the Japanese
cruiser di1 not know that Kow ShinR
was q British vessel urtll after the fight
Saptaln Haleworthy, Of the Kow Shng.
ana many other persons on board tie
transport. were rescued by the boats OF
the japanese warship Maniya-
SHANGHAl Aug l.-Advices from Co
Withdraw part OF their troops from.
Seoul and reinforce their army i'm fronr
or Nashan, with view OF renewing their
attacks upon that place
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The japanese Minis
Ter waited upon Lord Kimberly to-day
ana expressed the regret OF his Govern
ment that Il was not until after the en-
sagemeht between the japanese cruiser
ana the Chinese troop-ship Kow Shung
that II was ascertained that the latter
was British vessel. The japanese Min
ister rendered formal apology on be-
promised tull reparation for the affair
THE ATTACK or rHr CHIN YUM.
SHANGHAI Aug. l.-At II O'Clock in
the morning Of July eth the day after
the attack on the Chinese transuorts
winch resulted In the sinking Of the KOw
Shung. the japanese war ship Kakachihe
illyei made an attack upon the Chinese
IRON cad chen fuen. After a long and
desperate fight the Japane So YES els were
beaten or. the Hiyei being disabled and
rendered helpless. The Chen Yuen.
though badly damaged. succeeded In
reaching port Ina safety in company
with two gun boats. which also took part
IN the engagement. ana Immediately went
into dry dock for repairs
great that some time must elapse before
II can be fully repaired and sent out
to the scene OF operations.
Six Chinese transports. packed with
troops sailed on Monday from Che.f FOO.
They were conveyed by three war ships.
Advices from va Shan state that the
Chinese are strongly enti enchel there,
and repeated attempts have been male
by the japanese troops 10 dislOlge them
In very instance. however. the attsckinv
forces after narI fought engagements
were repulsed with heavy losses. a pDr-
ton Of the Chinese sold ers cnuaQed I'M
these battles We're the best troops OF the
northern army II Nicor0y III Hung
Chan5. The Chinese losses We're small.
NEWS or POINTING At VA sHAN C0NFRM D.
The North China News confirms the re-
ports of fighting at va shan. II says that
the japanese brought up for the attack
every available man, almost dcnudinB
Seoul OF troops. The substantial dffeuce
made by the Chinese was directed by
European officers.
a letter from Han Kow says that the
outbreak of hostilitles has revived all
the nativist fanaticism of the Chinese.
Foreigners are openly insulted, and vio-
lcnce b. feared.
Nine heavy guns have been added 10
the artillery at Taku harbor IN the last
three days. and submarine mines have
been laid IN expectation OF an attack from
the japanese fleet. Great alarm Is felt at
Taku. as the people there believe that
vessels and a bOmbardment. The steam
launches OF the Chinese customs service
are scouting along the coast TO ascer-
tain whether or not the japanese are ap-
proaching. Their officers report that sew
cral japanese cruisers have been seen In
the Gulf OF Pechiii. The ability OF the
Taku forts % withstand bombardment
IS dGubtol The fort works were not built
to resist the fire Of modern guns.
SPAIN FrABFrI OF JArAs's POWER.
LONDON. Aug The Spanish Govern
u,eut as "A result of its msgiylngs. often
times expressed, regarding the possible
results 10 the PHILIPPINE Islands In the
event Of Japan becoming the dominant
power IN the East. purchased three cruls-
ors from English firms to-day. Inc span
ism Government IS apprenensiVe that Ja-
nan may utilize the troubles at the Island
OF AlindanaO as a pretext t. execute her
alleged ambitious designs regarding the
PhHlipine Islands
RUssINs PART II THE coNTKovrRsY.
ST. PETERSBURG. AUG. The RUS
sian newspapers are unanimous .n say
ing that whatever the result oi me war
between China and Japan hus5lt VIII
not tolerate any dimlnuiiOn oi '"rtah
territory nor alienation OF COrean III
dependence. Russia. II Is declared VIII
not permit any interference upon lue p"ts
Of Great Britain or any otnei power u
.ilch interference cndangers RUSSIAN IN
terests The newspapers urged the Cow
ernment 10 adopt military and naval
measures I'm the Pacific and upon the
D,,ssia a. Coreau frontier, calculated 20 up-
hold the Interests Of Russia should size Dc
called upon 10 defend them.
rryrrES nUxDBFD JApASEsE KILLED.
euANcHAI Aug. 2-lO.35 4. M.-The
cSinese Minister will leave Toxic To-
,nnrrow The japanese flag was maui
81 down from the Consulate mere to-uay.
,rbo lirbt has been removed from tne
Idon,,b dne OF the Ming Poo river. Eight
Rnssian war-shps are reported 20 De
about 10 sail from NladiyOstOck. fitteen
aDDIlnol Innanese Mere Killed az laslan.