The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-02
WAR DECLARED BY JAPAN
An Apology 10 Great Britain for The
Sinking Of The Row. -Shung.


Know She Was a British vessel-The
English Captain and Many Other
Persons on the Transport Rescued
by the Japenese - The Japanese
Troops in Corea Unable to Capture
Yashan So Far Despite Their Des-
perate Assaults.
Toxic, Aug. Tho Japanese govern
ment has instructed its minister in Lon
don to apologize TO Great Britain for fir
ing upon and sinking the transport kow
Shung while she was flying the British
flag, and to inform Great Britain that
the commander of the japanese cruiser
did not know that the Kow Shung was
British vessel until after the fight Capt
| Galeworthy of the Kow Shung and many
other persons on board the transport
were rescued by boats Of the Japanese
war ship Naniwa.
JAPAN DECLARES WAR.
London, Aug. 1.-The Exchange Tele-
| graph Company says war between China
and Japan was formally declared at noon
to-day by Japan.
The Japanese minister at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon informed the Earl of Kimberly,
| secretary of state for foreign affairs, that
state of war exists between Japan and
China. Lord Kimberly Immediately
wired all the British representatives
abroad to warn the captains of merchant
ships of the fact in order that they might
form their cargoes and act accordingly.
Any contraband of war comprised in car
goes will be handled at the risk of the
owners or charterers of the vessels.
The latest advices from Corea say
the Japanese are preparing to with
draw part of their troops from Seoul and
re-enforce their army in front of
Yashan with a view to renewing their at
tacBs on that place.
THE FIGHT ON THE 27TH.
Shanghai, Aug. l.-At II o'clock on the
morning of July 27, the day after the at
tack on the Chinese transports, which re-
suited in the sinking of the Kow-Shung,
the Japanese warships Takachiho and
Hiyei made an attack upon the Chinese
ironclad Chen-Yuen. After long and
desperate fight the Japanese vessels
were beaten off, the Hiyei being
disabled and rendered helpless. The
Chen-Y Yuen, though badly damaged, sue
ceeded in reaching port in safety, in com
pany with two gun boats which also took
part in the engagement, and Immediately
went into dry dock for repairs after the
two days fighting. The damage to the
Chen-Yuen is so great that some time
must elapse before it can be fully re-
paired and the vessel be sent out to the
scene of operations.
Six Chinese transports packed with
troops sailed on Monday from Chez Foo
They were conveyed by three warships.
JAPANESE REFUSED AT YAsHAN.
Advices from Yashan state that the
Chinese are strongly intrenched there,
and repeated attempts have been made
by the Japanese troops to dislodge them.
In every instance, however, the attack
ing forces, after hard fought engage
ments, were repulsed with heavy losses.
A portion of the Chinese soldiers engaged
in these battles were the best troops of
the northern army of Viceroy Ii Hung
Chang The Chinese losses were small,
The North China News confirms the re-
port of fighting at Yashan. 1t says that
the japanese brought up for the attack
every available man, almost denuding
Seoul of troops. The successful defence
made by the Chinese was directed by
| European officers.
FOREIGNERS IN DANGER.
A letter from Han Kow says that the
outbreak of hostilities has revived all the
native fanaticism of the Chinese. For
eigners are iDsulted openly and violence
is feared.
Nine heavy guns have been added to
the artillery at Taku harbor in the last
three days, and submarine mines have
! been laid in expectation of an attack from
! the japanese feet Great alarm is felt at
! Taku, as the people there believe that
any day may bring several japanese war
vessels and a ombardment The steam
launches of the Chinese customs service
| are scouting along the coast to ascertain
whether or not the japanese are APP
| preaching. The officers report that sew
| eral Japanese cruisers have been seen in
the gulf of PechiI The ability Of the
Taku forts to Withstand a bombardment
is doubted. The fort works were not
built to resist the fire of modern guns.
CLOSING OF THE EMBASSIES.
Shanghai, Aug 2, 1926 q. m.-The
Chinese minister will leave Toxic to-mor-
row.
The Japanese flag was hauled down
from the consulate here to-day.
The light has been removed from the
mouth OF the Ningpo river.
Eight Russian warships are reported to
be about TO sail from Vladivostock
Fifteen hundred Japanese were killed
at Yashan.
SPAIN BUYS THREE CRUISERS.
London, Aug. 1.-The Spanish govern
ment as a result of its misgiyings. Of
fcially expressed, regarding the possible
results of the Philippine Islands, in the
event of Japan becoming the dominent
power in the east, purchased three cruisers
from English firms to-day The Spanish
government is Apprehensive that Japan
may utilize the troubles at the Island Of
Mindanao as preteXt to execute her
alleged ambitious designs regarding the
Philippine Islands.
RUSSIA TO TAKE HAND.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The Russian
newspapers are unanimous Ia saying that,
Whatever the result Of the war between
China and Japan, Russia will not tolerate
any diminutiOn Of Corean territory nor
alienation Of Corcan independence. Rus
sia, II is declared will not permit any in
reference upon the part Of Great Britain,
or any other power, II such interference
endangeri Russian interests. The news
papers urge the government to adopt
military and naval measures In the Pa
ci6c and upon the Russian-Corean from
tier, calculated 10 uphold the interests Of
Russia should she be called upon 10 de-
fend them.