The record-union., 1894-11-06
snecIal TO the REcoRp-uN1ox.

Special 10 the RECoRD-UNIoN.
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 5.-The report cabled
to the Associated Press that Fung Wang
Ching was set on fire before its evacua-
ton by the Chinese has been confirmed
by advices from the front. The Chinese
having evidently abandoned hope of
making successful defense against the
advance of the japanese army. set fire to
the castle and then fled without waiting
TO be attacked
1t is stated that Viceroy Lii Hung
Chang, instead Of taking command of the
first Chinese army, as it was said he had
been ordered to do, has been transferred
from Tien-Tsin to Pekin.
TELEGRAPH LINES CUT.
LONDON, Nov. 5.--The Times will pub
lish a dispatch tomorrow from Tien-
Isin saying that the telegraph lines to
Port Arthur were cut yesterday, prob
ably at the narrow isthmus between Port
Arthur and Tab Lien Wan, indicating
that the Japanese are within a days
march OF Tab Lien Wan forts.
CHINA WANTS PEACE.
ROME, Nov 5.-A dispatch from Pekin
states that China is disposed TO conclude
peace with Japan on a basis of guaran-
tee of the independence Of Corea by the
payment OF indemnity, the amount to be
fixed by the Powers. The dispatch adds
that II IS reported China has invited the
representatives of the Powers to inter-
vene TO secure peace.
CHINESE IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 5.-The Chinese army
under General Charng, which evacuated
Chm Lien Ching, is in a mountain pass
on the high road TO Pelzin. Strict orders
have been issued to the army to defend
the pass at all hazards.
a Japanese column is marching north
with the intention of getting behind
General Sung's army. several small
passes south Of Matien Ling are under
guard.
1t is again stated in Tien-Tsin that
Japanese force has landed Iorty miles
north of Shanghai Kwan. 1t is expected
that foreigners will be officially req uested
TO leave Pekin within fortnight.
No Chinese version has been received of
the fighting at Tah Lien Wan, but it is gem
orally believed that the accounts already
given are true.
An imperative imperial decree has been
received at Nankln summoning the Vice
roy of the Liam kiang Provinces TO pro-
ceed at once to Tien-Tsn and take the
seals of the Acting Vice Royalty from Ii
Hung Chang.
LONDON, Nov. 5.-A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegraph Company from Corea
says that an engagement took place on
October 10th at All Sang, southwest of
Seoul, between Corean and Japanese SOL
diers and body of Tongkak rebels. The
Coreans and Japanese attacked the reb-
els. The com bined forces lost $50 killed
and many seriously wounded. The
Tongkaks maintain their sway in South
ern Corea.
ToRPEDoEs AT TOXIC REMOVED.
LONDON, Nov. 5.-A dispatch from
Toxic says the plan of a Chinese raid
upon the Japanese coast has been aban-
doned and orders have been issued to re-
move torpedoes from Toxic Bay. The
navigation to the harbor is now declared
free. The decree forbidding the sale OF
gunpoWder in Japan has been cancelled.
FRENCH STEAMER SEIZED.
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 5.-The French
steamer Sydney. from Marseiles to Yo-
kohama, which arrived at Singapore
about October 1lth, has been seized at
Kobe on suspicion of having contraband
Of war on board.
THE GAELIC RELEASED.
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 5.-The British
steamship Gaelic from San Francisco.
which was seized by the Japanese author
tiles on the ground that she was CARRYING
contraband of war, was allowed to sail. as
it was found upon Investigation the sus-
picion was unfounded. The Gaelic was
due to leave for Hongkong at noon yes
terday. She left for San Francisco Octo-
Der 10th.