The herald., 1894-12-25
ADMIRAL 1|NG'S BUTTON SAFE.
An Oriental Conspiracy That
Failed to Work.
Foreign officers of the Chinese Navy
Protested.
'Rei Hal Wei Is to Re Attacksd-Ccn-
vening of Parliament in Japan.
Speech From the Throne.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch to the
Times from Tien Tain, which will be
published tomorrow, says an edict has
been issued continuing Admiral Ting in
charge of the feet. The foreign officers
in charge of the fleet. it appears, sent
to Prince Kung. president of the ad-
miralty, as we'll as president OF the
Tsung-Li- Yamen, a unanimous protest
against the punishment of Admiral
Ting, who has been blamed for not
protecting the dock yards at Port Ar
thur against the Japanese feet. as well
as for the defeat OF the Chinese feet
at the battle OF the Yaiu river, in
which engagement he was in command
OF the Chinese squadron.
THE CHARGES UNJUST.
The foreign officers declare the
charges against Ting are unjust and that
they will resign il he is displaced. The
tion to Prince kung asking for Ad-
mirsl Ting's retention. The Foo Chow
clique which ousted Admiral Ting is
aOWt thO 1iblC5 OlpphbCA houri OOhS Ph"
ing against Admiral Ting and lie prompt
ing the censors with false accusations in
order to avenge the execution OF their
comrsde, Admiral Fong, commander of
the cruiser Chen Yuen, who was ex-
ecuted early in November for cowardice
in the battle off the Yalu river.
TO ATTACK WEI Hal WEI.
Japanese cruisers have lately been ex-
amining the Chang Tung coast. They
appear to be selecting a landing near
Wei Hal Wei preparatory to attacking
that place. Shao Yeo Lien, the late
governor of Formosa, who, with Chang
Ying Houen, member OF the Tsung-
Li-Yamen, was appointed 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 For.
mosa for Japanese heads.
AMERICAN MEDIATION.
A dispatch from Pekin to the Times,
which will be published tomorrow,
Gays: American mediation proves to be
but formal compliance with the Tien
Tsin treaty, without any practical re-
suits. Hence China will dispatch a
fresh mission under American advice
and will endeavor to negotiate direct.
THE JAP PARLIAMENT.
TOXIC. Dec. 24.-Parjament was
opened today. The speech from the
throne briefly referred to the victories
achieved by the Japanese troops in every
engagement, and says they are steadily
pressing forward in the enepy's terri
tory, and adding it is especially satisfac-
tory to note that in spite of cold and
hardsbips the forces are more than ever
distinguishing themselves by their valor.
The relations of Japan with neutral
powers are more friendly than ever. A
reRision of treaties has been accom-
pnshed with some countries and with
other states negotiations are making
favorable progress.
In conclusion the speech saye: "Hav.
ing been placed in such q glorious sisua.
ton, we wish more than ever to promote
the civilization of the country, and en-
Join parliament to take notice of the
state of affairs at home and abroad, and
by secu ring harmony between this gov
ernment and the people, assist in the
furtherance of the imperial Wishes"
The government ia skeptical In regard
TO Chlna'a peace overturee, ana point
out that no authoritative statement has
been made by China.
In regard to the announcement that
China now processes to wish peace,
news has reached the government OF
Japan. that China ia negotiating for the
purchase of the entire squadron OF the
Chilean navy, and the agents of Colonel
Won Hennekin in Europe are trying to
enlist a number of officers for the eerv.
ice in the Chinese army and navy.
ANOTHER TOWN TAKEN.
LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch from
Shanghai states that the third Japanese
army is reported to have landed west OF
Chico Foo and captured Lsi Chow,
seaport town in the province of Chan
Lung. on the south shore of the gulf OF
Pei Chill.