Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01

JAPAN APOLOGIES
Did Not Know the Kow Shing was
a British Vessel.
ENGLAND OFFICIALLY INFORMED
Effect Of the War on the Chinese
Treaty Ports.
II L A " n u ny
Hand OFFICIALLY INFORMED
r Z S s I A AND SP AIN

government has instructed its minister in
London to apologize 10 Great Britain for
firing upon and sinking the transport kow
Shing while she was flying the British flag.
The japanese minister has been Instructed
TO inform Great Britain that the comman-
der Of the japanese cruiser did not know
that the kow Shing was a British vessel
until after the fight.
Capt. Galsworthy Of the Kow Shing and
many other persons who were on board the
transport were Rescued by the boats OF the
japanese warship Mamma
Col. HanucLIu saved.
SHANGHAI. August lit IS reported here
that Col. Won Hannekin and another for
eigner, who was on board the trs nsport
kow Shing when she foundered were saved.
The name OF the second foreigner rescued
Is not given.
Jap.n's Onicial Notification.
LONDON.AugIst 1.-The japanese minis
ter at 2 O'Clock this afternoon informed the
Earl Of Kimberley, the secretary Of state
for foreign affairs that a state Of war ex-
lists between Japan and China.
Mr.. Hugh Matheson Of Hugh Matheson a.
Co, and Jardi1e. Matheson * Co, London
and Shanghai, from whom the Chinese
transport kow Shing, sunk by JAPANESE
cruiser, was chartered, received q dispatch
TODAY from Iien Tsin, dated August I, say
ing that Col Won Hannekin, formerly aid
de-camp OF Ii Hung Chang. the viceroy OF
China, who was on board the transport
when she foundered. was saved.
The dispatch adds that a court of inquiry
has been opened at Tien Tsin, In order that
the lacts IN connection with the sinking Of
the kcw shing may be known. Finally the
dispatch TO M. Hugh Matheson says that
II is reported at Tien Tsin that war between
China and Japan Will be formally declared
this afternoon.
Spain Buys Cruisers.
The Spanish government as a result Of its
misgivings. officially expressed, regarding
the possible result 10 the Philippine Islands,
In the event OF Japan becoming the domi-
nant power in the east, purchased three
cruisers from English firms today. AS al
ready announced, the Spanish government
is apprehensive that Japan may utilize the
troubles at the Island OF Mindanao as a
rretext to execute her alleged ambitious
designs regarding the Philippine Islands
Telegraph Communication Restored.
NEW YORK, August 1.-The Anglo
American Telegraph Company announce
this morning that the lines TO Chefoo, Tien
Tsin and the north OF China have been re-
stored.
The Commercial Gable Company issued
the following notice this morning: ''Tele-
graphic communication between Shanghai
ana Chefoo. Tien Tsin and the north Is re-
stored messages for Japan via the north
ern route are still accepted only at sender's
risk"
Fight 10 the Bitter End.
The Pekin correspondent Of the London
Times telegraphs:
The attitude Of the Chinese government
since IL learned Of the loss Of the troop-
ship kow Shins las coiaptetely chan,ed
Hitherto II has been inclined to be con-
ciliatory, but the indications now are that
lt Will pursue the war against Japan with
the utmost vigor. Ii Hung Chang the vice.
roy, IN an interview at Tien Tsin recently,
declared that IL war were once provoked
China would fight to the bitter end Ii is
the opinion OF all that the proyocation has
been given.
"A startling and painful impression has
been caused in government circles and also
among the members Of the diplomatic corps
by the news Of the sinking of the Kow
Shing and The loss { - many lives Ac-
cording 10 the reports received at Pekin,
only eleven OF the 1000 men aboard were
saved
Chinese Legation News.
The Chinese legation today received a dis.
patch from Tien Tsin. dated IL am. An
gust i. but no mention was made in this
message OF a second naval battle having
taken place between China and Japan and
no mention was made of conflict having
taken place between their armies on land.
Effect On Mission Work
BALTIMORE Aug Ist i.-Iiishcp Al
pheus w. Wilson Of the Southern Nesho.
dist Church. who has Travelled extensively
In China and Japan, ard spent many year,
in close connection with the mission worh
in those countries. says: There is much
reason TO fear for the safety of the mis-
sionaries. both men and women, now sta
toned in China and COrea. While not az.
iectly concerned in the dispute between
Shina and Japan, the missionaries vii.
probably feel its effects, because of the
readiness OF the natives 10 visit the re-
sponsioility OF trouble on foreigners, nc
matter how remote the work of the mis-
a y f1ot Ia ~
trouble. Corea is a remarkably exclusive
country, and does not eye foreigners with
favor even in the most peaceable times
The Chinese are so deeply pervaded with
superstition that natural antlpathy TO for
eigners merges into fanatical hatred and
fear.
While this present danger to the mis-
sionaries Is 70 be feared, IL is likely that the
war. In the long run. will help the cause
OF the missions. by calling attention to them
and TO their objects. and by stimulating the
government to greater concessions In their
behalf"
Going Home to Flight.
OTTAWA, Ont. August 1.-Two carloads
OF Chinese, numbering 100 persons. passed
through here last night from New York
en- route for China, TO fight for their natiye
country against Japan. While the coaches
remained on the siding at the depot the
doors were closely guarded that none could
escape. 1t was stated that they had fire.
arms and ammunition with them. They
class Of Chinese.
The Interests OF RussIa.
ST. PETERSBURG, August l.--Tsc nus.
sian newspapers are unanimous in saving
that whatever the result OF the war be.
tween China and Japan, Russia win NOT
tolerate any diminishment OF Corean ter
ritory nor alienation OF Corean indepen-
dence. Russia. IL is added, win not permit
any interference upon the part os Great
Britain or any other power. n such inter-
ference endangers Russian interests
Finally, the Russian newspapers urge tie
government 10 adopt military and navsi
IL aeasures in the Pacific and upon the Rus
so-Corean frontier calculated 10 uphold the
interest Of Russia. should she be called upon
TO defend them.
Lack of onciui Dispatches.
A brief cablerram announcing the ar
rival OF the L. : s. Monocacy At NaEasRki,
Japan. received by Secretary Hcrbert today,