Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-24
1t Has Been Called to Meet at
Hiroshima.
ALL PARTIES UNITED FOR WAR
Interest Here in the Coming Ses-
sion.
THE KOW SHING AFFAIR

YOKOHAMA. Japan. September GA
rescript has been issued convoking an ex-
ira session of the Japanese parliament at
Hiroshima, on October To- for seven days,
in order to discuss matters requiring The
sanction of parliament.
A letter received here from Tien Tsin
says that the Chinese fleet landed 700
troops on the banks of the Yalu river, m
spite of the attack of the japanese squad
ron.
The letter adds that the Chinese ships
engaged in the battle fought off the Yalu
river were short of ammunition. They
were ordered by Col. Won Hannekin to ram
the Japanese vessels. but the order was
given too late. as the JAP anese were al
ready retiring.
LONDON. September 2i-The officials of
the Japanese legation deny the story cabled
here via Vancouver, Il. c., that the Kow
Shing affair has been settled by the Japanese
government apologizing and paying an In
demni.y of $1,000. They add that Japan
holds that the sinking of the transport was
fully justified.
Lates. Mail Advfccs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, September "a
The steamer Rio de Janeiro arrived here
today from Hong Kong and Yokohama,
bringing adviceS TO September ., one day
later than advices which We're received at
Victoria Saturday night last. The following
corresI ondence OF The Associated Press was
received:
YOKOHAMA, September 9-The foreign
department of Japan has this day given
notice that duly accredited newspaper cor
respondents may hereafter accompany the
military forces of the empire, and will re-
eeive all consideration that can reasonably
be given by commanders of troops.
The murder of two missionaries by Chi
nese soldiers has been followed by the as
S1SSlnAtlOn a E'ranPh nStn nffl
the frontier of Tonquin- These acts of vio-
lence are greatly embarrassing the Peking
authorities at the present time, and, 1t is
announced, reparation will be offered in the
case of Rev. Mr.. Wylie, by executing his
assailants, rebuilding the wrecked chapel
and paying a sum of money to the family
of the victim.
The English newspapers in Shanghai state
that the unprecedented step will be ta,yen
of expressing regret in an imperial edici, a
form of atonement which assuredly wotld
Iever have been vouchsafed in less troubled
times.
As regards the outrages on Frenchmen.
ships Of war of that nation will demand
reparation.
The work of strengthening the defenses
along the Chinese coast is continued mainly
by posting floating batteries at points of
supposed danger.
The trophies &C ptured at Konh Hwan and
Asan will soon be exhibited in Toxic The
collection is large and various, col sistiDg of
over fifty battle flags, arms of all descrip-
tions, an immense quantity of clothing. per-
sonal adornments and musical instruments.
Converting of the New Parliament.
The convokins of the japanese parliament
on October Is, as announced in cable dis
patches today, excites much interest in
japanese official circles here, as it will
bring together for the first time the men,
bers elected the first week OF the present
month. AS yet no advices have been re-
Ceived al the legation here as to the outcome
of the elections. and they are expected in
the next mail. 1t is said. however, that
while parties may be divided on some Ques-
tions of internal policy, all parties. includ-
ing those usually against the government.
will uphold the war which the mikado has
prosecuted since the last parliament dis
solved.
Up to that time the liberal-radicals, about
I'D in number. had supported the govern
ment, the progressionists, about fifty in
number, had usually opposed 1t. the twenty
eight opportunists were shifting in al
legiance and the other members were di-
rided into small groups.
The issue at that time was over the old
treaties, one of which Is with the United
States, by which foreigners exercise extra
territorial rights at certain treaty ports in
Jaran- The opposition to the government
clamored for the immediate abrogation of
these old treaties.
The government would not go this far
saving 1t would be breach of faith with
foreign nations. though IL sought to secure
the abroSation of the treaties. The issue
aroused such bitterness that personal feeling
arose between the parliament and cabinet
whereupon parliament was summariiy pro-
rogued. AMI the government appealed to the
country.
The elections have just been held. and the
results are anXiously awaited. although the
treaty issue is now oversha dowed by the
war. Tie forthcoming session cannot 1t is
said, check or otherwise affect the war
even should there be desire to that end
as the emperor and executive branch have
the sole power of levying and prosecuting
var and the parliament deals only with
making appropriations for the army and
navy