New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-11
In TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBrNE.,
GOVERNMENT

TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBCSE'
San Francisco. Aug. 11-The news from Corea
brought by the steamer City of Picking. which ar
. rived here early this morning, is scrappy. The
English newspapers of Yokohama have no special
correspondents in Corea, but depend upon the
native press The result is absurd accounts glori-
fying the valr Of the Japanese. with little detail
Of importance The only clear account Of the
situation is furnished by "The Shanghai Mer
cury's' correspondent at Chemupo, who gives a
good idea of the condition of affairs mp 10 July .
He says that the japanese troops were well
drilled and hnel. equipped. They landed l100 men
at Chemulpo working at night by the ad OF search'
lights About half went into camp at Chemupo
where they threw up earthworks In scientific fash
ion using bamboo and earth bags Their guns are
6ye-barrelled N)rdenfeldts and six-barreIed
Armstrong; Kripps, all of late patterns. Their
rifles are of German type with short Ehshsh
bayonets and the remainder of their equipment Is
distinctly French These troops have kept strictly
TO their camp. and have been more orderly than
any European force would have been under similar
circumstances
The Japanese have besides their cruisers. thirty
hrst-cass seagoing torpedo-boats lying "lth'f
twenty-five miles Of Chemulpo These vessels are
more feared by the Chinese than the cruisers.
The Jananese and C,reans appear TO be on good
terms at Chemulpo. The troops strictly respected
native property. and the Coreans In return iur-
nished cattle for the oldiers
japan is spending money Ike water. Her outfit
such as kIndng- wood. drinking-wa and teie-
graph line clear TO .hpan. The japanese have
gained great advantage by occupying all the
heights around Seoul. that IL VIII be Impossible
for the Chinese reaci the capital without heavy
losses.
The greatest excitement prevailed at foXo-
hama over the prospect war with China and con-
nience was expressed that Japan would win. 'h-
nese were being openly nsulted on the streets ana
sometimes subjected 10 bodily harm. Several sinaii
outbreaks against Chinese occurred. but they were
promptly checked and he citizens OF other couh-
tries IN danger. on July y the Ias' Jap
anese warsh!p sailed from Yokohama for Chefhupo'
The foreign men Of war were al concentrated at
Shanghai in order 20 be ready 10 protect the IN
terests Of their respective countries. Inc 'h'''
States had the Baltimore and Monocacy among 'he
fleets. Meetings we're being he'd in Yokohama every
evening. at which the situation was discussed anu
the utmos, hatred shown China ~ Is inc op'"o'
Of those who can speak authOrltativeiy that all
Trustworthy news concerning the war can DE re-
ceved Ony By steamer.
On July II thiru seven British marines crossed
The line OF defence adopted by the Japanese 'o','
mander Seou.. They were reInonsua'en VIM
and there was slith, collision. The marines forced
Meir way through however. in order % ~ vi 80
!" protect the British Legation at Seoul. lhey "e,e
no, afervard moiestd. The excitement IN CHINA IL
not so great in ,apan.
telegram from soul announced fha' '"e ~
van flag had been sen on the sand OF Iet'u"'''
vas surmls4d tina Russia had seized IT, nv
vusen Of Corea in calcert with her re.atVes u'e
nm family. appealed 10 the Russian M'h's'', ~
''ussan protection In Of emergency anu '
Minister consented
Japanese papers pubsh telegram lfo" ''
'a'ed July a. stating hat the japanese Ml','7'''
urged the Corean Government TO drive the ChiheSe
sodlers from Yashan by force. II II really wshed -
demonstrate that 1t Independent S'd'. -
Oorea did not drive the Chinese from It's porue'7 .
ne Minister said, II had deceived Japan IN dec'a ms
"sef independent Safe The Minister a'So
pressed the Corean Government TO abrogate the en-
"ting treaties between Gina and Corea-
meeting Of the Coreai Cabinet was held In Inc
presence of the King, and resolution was passed ap
plying for the aid Of Chin The japanese Minister
hen proposed that the Cream Government should
accept the advice OF Japa abandon the dispatcN
VI an Ambassador to China annually. and drive the
chinese soldiers from Yashan. Subsequently under
eate OF July q. the Japanee Minister IN Seoul sent
the following telegram to hi Government.
Ine Corean Government his refused to accept the
pIoposais OF the japanese Government and II does
not appear likely that 1t vii reconsider the matter
81 rs unavoidaby necessary 10 make fresh reso.u-
is and thorough preparations have now Deef
20 withdraw the Japanese trOps from the country
snu also the proposals made by the japanese GOV
ss.snment TO the Corean Government the ground
ma Corea adopts Japan's proposals. other Powers
s, ~ dispatch forces to the Kingdom and make
srn demands; thereby foring the Corean Coy
cs ,ous Internal reforms onit after the departure
~ ne japanese troops from 0rea the Government