The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-12-25
IN COMMAND AGAIN
ADMIRAL TING RESTORED AS CHIEF
OFFICER OF CHINA's FLEET.
Another Seaport Town Captured 10y
the eJapanese-Japan's Parliament
Opened by the MikadO.

LONDON, Dee. PA dispatch to the
Times from Tien-Tsin says that edict
has been issued continuing Admiral Ting in
command of the Chinese feet. The foreign
officers of the fleet, 1t appears, sent to
Prince Kung, president of the Admiralty,
as well as president of the Tsung- Li-Yamen.
a unanimous protest against the punish
ment OF Admiral Ting, who has been
blamed for not protecting the dock yard
at Port Arthur against the japanese fleet,
as well as for the defeat of the Chinese
fleet at the battle fought off the Yalu river.
in which engagement he was commander of
the Chinese squadron. The foreign officers
declare that the charges against Admiral
Ting are unjust, and that they will resign IL
he is punished. Tne Chinese naval officers
also sent petition to Prince Kung asking
for Admiral Ting's retention. The Foo
Chow clique, which ousted Admiral Ling, is
now, the Times's dispatch adds conspiring
against Admiral Ting and prompting the
censors with false accusations In order TO
avenge the execution of their comrade,
Captain Fong, commander of the cruiser
Chen Yuen, who was executed early in Oc-
tober for co8ardice in the battle of the Yalu
river.
Japanese cruisers have lately been exam
lining the Chang Tung coast. They ap-
peared to be selecting landing place near
Wei-Hai-Wei. preparatory II attacking that
place.
Shao-Yeo-Lien. the late Governor of For
mosa, VINO, with Cnang- Yin-Houan, a mem
Der OF the Tsung-Ii- 1amen, was appointed
an Imperial commissioner to treat for peace
with Japan. has been found TO be ineligible
for that office, as he Is accused of having
offered rewards, while Governor of Formo-
sa, for Japanese heads.
A dispatch from Peking to the Times says:
American mediation proves to be but a
formal compliance with the Tien,Tsih
treaty, without any practical result. Hence
China will dispatch fresh mission. under
American advice, and will endeavor to nego-
tiate direct.
A dispatch received here from Shanghai
says that the third Japanese army is re-
ported to have landed west of Che Foo, and
to have captured Lai Chow, a seaport
town of China. in the province of Chang
Tung, on the south shore of the Gulf of
Ps-Chi-Ii.
The Shanghai Mercury says that the
chief conditions of peace which Japan
insists lis a close alliance between herself
and China against European influence, the
development of Chinese trade and commerce
by Japan and that Japan shall undertake
the effective reorganization of the Chinese
army and navy.
The Mikado's Speech to Parliament.
TOXIC, Dec. 24.-Parliament was opened
to-day. The speech from the throne briefly
refers to the victories. achieved by the Jap
anese troops in every engagement, and says
they are steadily pressing forward in the
enemy's territory; adding that it is espe-
cially satisfactory TO note that in spite of
cold and hardships the forces are more than
ever distinguishing themselves by their
valor. The relations of Japan with the
neutral powers are more friendly than ever.
The revision of treaties on long-cherished
| desires has been accomplished with some
countries and with other states the negotia-
tions for the purpose are making favorable
progress. In conclusion, the speech says
Having been placed in such glorious sit
uation, we wish more than ever to promote
the civilization of the country, and enjoin
| Parliament TO take notice of the state OF
| affairs at home and abroad, and by secur-
| ing harmony between the government and
| the people assist in the furtherance of the
| imperial wishes
| The government is still skeptcal in re-
gard to China's peace overtures, and points
| out that no authoritative statement has yet
| been made by China in regard to the mis-
| sion, and that, while China nov processes
| to desire peace, news has reached the gov
| ernment of Japan that China Is negotiating
| for the purchase of the squadron OF
] the Gillian navy, and the agents of Colonel
Won Hannekin. in Europa, 1t is added, are
| trying to enlist a number of German Off.
| GERS for service in the Chinese army and
| navy.