The herald., 1894-08-25
A JAPANESE INVASION.
JAPAN LANDING TROOPS ON CHI
NESE SOIL.
The Invaders Driven Back With Heavy
Loss-Immense Armies Being
Msrshaled by Both
Countries.

SHANGHAI, Aug. PA letter from
Chemulpo, Corea, received at Choo Foo
today, reported that 10 Japanese war
ships and 13 transports arrived on the
Tatung river on the 18th inst. Six
thousand men. who proceeded to land,
were attacked by 1000 Chinese cavalry
who succeeded in dividing the Japanese
forces in two parts. The Chinese aItil-
lery, located on On eminence, poured q
heavy Ere into the ranks of the Japanese,
making great havoc. The Japanese were
compelled to retreat to the seashore,
where the guards of the feet prevented
further pursuit by the troops. The
Japanese loss is reported to have been
over 1900.
TEN TsIN, Aug. 24.-Reports from Pin
Yang say that the troops at Chung Yo
were reinforced by 1000 men, swelling
the army there to $4,000. A council Of
war was held on the Goth, and it was
decided to attack the Japanese about the
22d. The Japanese are holding pass
eight miles south OF Chung Yo. They
are said to be re-embarkiug their heavy
baggage in Tatung bay. Chinese cavalry
are securing the country and have cap
tured and beheaded q hundred strag-
xlers.
LONDON. Aug. 24.-The Times printed
the following:
SHANGHAI, Aug. PA number of
Japanese troops have been conveyed to
the mouth OF the Ia Tung river, near
Chung how, and are landing there.
YOKOHAMA, Aug. pa Japanese
feet is patrolling the China sea for the
purpose of intercepting Chinese vessels
and preventing any rice from going
north. The Japanese troops increase in
number. It is estimated that between
$4,000 aud $4,000 are here. Large num-
bers of reinforcements were forwarded
by rail today.
News has been received here hat
10000 Chinese troops are about to make
an advance upon Seoul.
The harbor at Nagasaki is defended
by torpedoes and submarine mines.
Neutral vessels will be piloted in by
boats of Japanese warships.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-Advices from Toxic
ASSERT that no serious battle has recently
occurred between the Japanese and
Chinese forces in Corea. August 18th
skirmish took place at Cung Hwa, in
which Japanese officer WAS killed and
five privstes injured.
The officers of the Hong Kong and
Shanghai bank in this city entirely dis
credit the report that China attempted
to raise 10000 taels upon the security
of the China merchant feet. 1t ia re-
ported that China is negotiating with
Birmingham firms for large supply of
war material. and the agent intends to
ship supplies to some Spanish or South
American port, and thence transport
them to China.
NEW YoRK. Aug. 24.-The British
steamship Gain, which is alleged to be
loading with arms and ammunition for
Japan, will not be prevented from sail
ing, 80 far a. any interference by the
British consul 1T this port is concerned.
Acting Consul General Gilbert Frazer
said today: ~ could not re
fuse her clearance; if che leaves
with arms che does 60 at her own
risk. She forfeits all rights to the pro.
lection of tho British government"
SHANGHAI, Aug. 24.-The report that
Rev. Mr.. Wylie, q Presbyterian mis-
sionary. died from injuries received at
the hands of Chinese soldiers at Liao
Yang is officially confirmed.