The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1894-11-12
Special to the REcoRp-uSIoN.

YOKOHAMA, Nov. u.-Advices from
the armies commanded by Field Marshal
Count Oyama, now operating on the Liam
La Ioung Peninsula, confirm the reports
of Japanese victories at Chin Chu (Chin
hlnau) and Tah Lien Wan. On the
morning of Tuesday last a brigade of the
Japanese forces captured Chin Chu, and
the next day were near Tab Lien Wan.
No firing was heard from the forts, and
the squadron steamed into the bay, when
the Chinese were seen flying from the
Notifications, the guns of which were
dismounted.
The official dispatches of Field Marshal
Oyama state that the forces at Chin Chu
numbered 10000 infantry and 100 cavalry,
and at Tab Lien Wan 5000 infantry and
100 cavalry. The Chinese made little re-
sistance at either place.
The japanese lost only ten men in CAM
turing both places. The Chinese losses
were also slight.
THE EMPEROR PREPARING TO LEAVE
PEKIN.
IIEN-TsIN, Nov. 1.-THE Emperor
and his court are preparing to leave Pekin
for Sing Janfu Using King Pu), in the
province of Niangsu, about fifty miles
from Shanghai.
1t is stated that $4,000 Russian troops
are concentrating at Vladivostock.
TWO FORTS CAPTURED.
LONDON, Nov. ia dispatch from
Ioklo says that the Japanese have in
vested Fort Arthur, and two of the forts
on the land side have been captured.
dispatch from Shanghai saws it is re-
ported that the Emperor is suffering
with fever, and is confined to his bed,
LEADERS ABANDON PORT ARTHUR.
NEW YORK, Nov 12.-The correspond
ent OF the Times at Chez Foo, under date
OF yesterday, telegraphs as follows:
Iaota hung, with several military Lead
ers, abandoned Port Arthur on NoveIn-
per 0th: Ihls indicates an intention to
surrender. There was an ample defend
ing force both at Tab Lien Wan and Port
Arthur, but no general direction of at-
fairs. Chaos prevailed everywhere.
The French and American Admirals
CLEVELAND MAY ACT AS MEDIATOR.
TOXIC, Nov. u.-United States Minis
ter Dunn has communicated to the Min
lstry the substance of an important
clpher cable proposition received from
Secretary Gresham at Washington. IL
suggests that if Japan will join in re-
quesung the President OF the United
states TO act as mediator in settling the
war he Will exercise his good Offices in
that capacity. a similar proposition has
been sent to China. The cable was re-
celveu by Minister Dunn Friday and
was presented at special meeting of the
Ministry. An answer has not yet been
sent. Ihe proposition is grave one for
the Ministry. They are met on the one
hand by the popular sentiment to con-
tlnue the war and crush China. On the
other hand, European Powers are threat
enlng to intervene. AS between these
conflicting influences, the Ministry finds
great difficulty in reaching decision on
the American proposition, but the pros
pect is that it will be accepted.
1t was learned four days ago that
France had made a proposition to the
United States to Interfere.
JAPAN's TERMS FOR PEACE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. lit is believed
here that China will readily accent the
mediation of the United States, and that
Japan will do SO after she is assured of
proper indemnity from China.
1t is not likely Japan will accent the
mediation unless 500, 100000 is offered.
This money Will represent what japan
has actually spent in the war. This is
roughly estimated as follows: Japan
had reserve fund of S25, 600 600 on hand
when the war began. This has been
spent. Then she negotiated for another
loan of 100, 100000 yen, yen being about
equal to our dollar. This makes So, ,0O0,-
900 actually used in the war. Besides
this Japanese citizens have contributed
large sums, and the Government has in-
CURED other large obligations.