The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-04
INrASION or MAYcH URIA.
Nature Of tho Country Through which =
Japanese Army IL Marching.

INyASION or dSC URIh.
Nature Of the Country Through Which 9
Japanese Army IL Marching.
Crossing the Ialu from Corea at Waju, a city
set upon a hill near the mouth Of the river. ono
enters Manchuria. Beyond. extending for y
distance Of 100 II a Il is equal TO about two.
thirds of mn English mile, lies what was until
n few years ago the neutral territory" This
tract was originally Corean, but 10y treaty witt
China became II " No Mans Land" or neutral
zone common to both countries. but offering M
attractions to settlers from either. the str.r
having ruthlcssly been laid waste by the Corean
Government and several large cities which were
flourishing at the time razed to the ground.
The territory was given up to hordcs OF
bandits infesting the borders OF Manchrrin, who
eventually made matters so warm for travellers
between the two countries that traffic was well.
nigh suspended. This was n serious matter. since
all trad. between the Chinese and Corean. was
limited to that conducted at the great fairs held
at Corean Gate" near the city of Fling Huang
Ching, ana n treaty with Corcn was concluded
by the Chinese. by the provisions Of which the
hitherto neutral territory was absorbed
by China and became "a portion of the
Manchurian province OF Shing King. This
strip. through which the japanese army is now
marching, Is largely made p of lofty mountains,
with intervening fertile valleys, but there is
little agriculture carried on. the peaceful dwell
ers OF the lofty and picturesque mountain
ranges being tiger hunters, ginseng diggers, and
monks. or the latter there are many thou
sands. the monasteries being very numerous
and invariably situated amid grand and beauti-
ful scenery.
Tho famous "Corcan Gate at which the
great annual fairs were held. is n village a few
miles from Fins Huang Ching. The equally
famous pillsade OF stakes, which appears on the
Gate and southwark 10 the Gulf of Lao Tong,
is on inspection fully as disappointing as the
ciety OF Scotland, the Rev. Alexander William
son. who visited Fling .Huanr Ching "A few years
ago while the great tnir. were still being heid,
picture presented by, The word-iamous Gate OF
IoreaS and the wal OF stakes, which was built
on, or '9rea ana Corehn bandits out or Man
range Of hills called the FtnG-HuRng show.
from which the city Of fing-huaLg Ching
excitement rose. for we expected to zee q sSsnd
yHHn,ry and and is famous history; here is
CURED again and again. There shout.a Toe
crowd, a. last We foYnd the gate. IiheN
with an opening In it not larger than a SsotLSh
la6Crer,s cottage; 'ls that the gate" nI-
than a cook shop! Where are the paiis:.assa'
l now inquired. There. shouted lie nsnnIn
directing me TO Z fence IN bad repair; consisting
twined with some kind of willow, ana which ex-
tended only a few yards to the north and south
or the house. These, then, were the grand nal
isades so obtrusively marked on the maps as
extending for hundreds Of miles"
found officials, both Chinese and Corean. w5n
received him courteously. The country beyond
he described as mountainous and "mUorland In
aspect, 1t reminded him very much OF Scot
iand and was very picturesque.
A The victorious Japanese on their marcho
Mukden from Corea must pass by the Corean
gate and the city. of Fling Huang Ching, a briet
description OF the latter city is OF Interest.
as Inc first Chinese city at which the Corean
Embassy halted on its annual visit 10 Pekin'
eedsr, for the new e. Year. He iH r tSe res sse ESIo
onclals exchanged courtesies, with much for
mSilI y ne oISy pToper rs a very small square
mandarin offices, The suburbs uf the Official
CITY are extensive, and consist OF one long
branch streets. The business done is consid-
cradle and the people are civil and courteous,
though not OF the Chinese.
but the place OF greatest importance at the
churia, upon which the japanese army OF inva-
SION Is rapidly advancing; aIlured, no doubt, by
the !. dTeas1Ee said 70 be valued at s., zoo, 900 600,
Tor a rainy day. Mukdcn i the capital al Man
churin, as wei as On the province of Snins hing.
is divided. IL occupies a. line
on the river shin, an atlilent
sions to 'i grandeur. in" y clS 81 van zane p resent;
a handsome appearance, and is pierced by
elght gates, The streets, unlike those of Chi
nese cities, are broad and well laid out, and the
stores are well supplied with both native and
foreign goods. The population is estimated
whole, is pleasant Mukden lies about $50
miles northeast OF Pekin, ON the main highway
bstween the imperial capital ami the Amur
IL was the residence of the Manchu
before their conquest of CHINA. IL
would create no surprise among foreigners well
present Emperor be dethroned and compelled
10 return 70 the old Manchu capital, The vast
REORGANIZATION OF treasure by Tie Emperor in
IA ANTICIPATION OF his downfall.
! ue NhhGhus are MT a nOmAdic race, like the
.iohsot5i nul arc great hunters and make excel
soldiers. They are being gradually crowded
out OF their own country by the irrepressible
IhlhsSei They are OF a lighter complexion and
heavier build than ths latter, have the
narrow obllque eyes, but rather more
Oeard., Their oOuntenRnces have a more intel
Isctual cast than those OF either the Chinese or
mated by their priests "They may" saws Ur.
y ellis Williams, undoubtedly be regarded as
, y, most lmProye6le race in Central Asia IL not
What effect the advent of the japanese may
rave on the fortunes of the Manchus remains
% pe seen, Dut IL Is certain that the aggressive
little men from Japan will not he allowed to re-
AIN possession Of Manchurla, should they sue
Objections 10 that.
Foreign missionaries are now very active in
iakden. more particularly the Irish and Scotch
'resby teriAhs. who. besides their regular work,
e. medical mission which is very sue
.sss,nL There Is also a roman Catholic and a
1aptlst mission The catholics arc very numer-
Us and powerful in AlanChurlA and north
flnA- NUMEROUS temples adoTn the city, and
bout four miles 70 The east is the tomb OF
IynAsty There Is excellent coal in the neigh
Q eonnsSt tbs city ~1th The coast