The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-11-14
EXODUS FROM PRKING
Only One European Left in
China's Capital.
YAMAeATAs LAST REPORT.
Over 500 Chinese Bodies Buried by
the Japanese Near Kin Lien
Chang.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
San Francisco, Nov. 13.-The steam
ship Peru arrived tonight from Yoko-
hama bringing the following advices to
the Associated Press:
Yokohama, Oct. 13,-Gen. Oyama's
army left Japan October is. The num-
ber of troops is estimated at little more
than 10000. They filed nearly so
transports, and 500 fiat bottomed boats
accompanied the fiotilla to facilitate
the landing. On October oath the east
coast Of Liau Tung peninsula was
reached. A considerable part Of the
force was put ashore at point sup,
posed to be some 40 miles north of
Port Arthur, and a little north of the
fortified town of Kin Chao, or Chin
Chui on the opposite coast. The re-
mainder Of the army passed around
the extremity of the peninsula into the
gulf Of Pe-Chi-Li, and towards a desti-
nation not yet positively known to the
public in Japan. The fleet under Ad-
miral Ito, moved simultaneously upon
the stations at Port Arthur and Ia
lien. The purpose was to hem in all
the Chinese garrisons in the southern
part, of Liu Tung and compel their
surrender, as we'll as that of Admiral
Ting's squadrons. The native troopsl
defending these positions were not be-
lieved to exceed 5000 in number. These
facts are telegraphed from Shanghai.
The scene of operations is so remote
that no direct intelligence has been re-
ceived by the japanese government
The mastery of the strongholds which
command one side of the entrance to
the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Lo, will give pow
erful advantage to Japan, and the pos
session or destruction of the ships
sheltered at Port Arthur viii secure
her undisputed control Of Chinese wa
ters; but the capture of large body
OF soldiers will be only a burden, which
would be gladly avoided were 1t pos
sible. General Yamagata's army has
signallzed it's advance into Manchurlal
by the seizure of the walled town of |
Kew Leen of SHE Lien. The attack
was so poorly met that the encounter
could scarcely be called battle. The
crossing Of the Yalu river was complet-
ed on the morning Of October 25th, and
was followed by a succession Of skir-
mishes in which the japanese lost 70
killed and wounded. Kew Been fell
October 26th The defending force was
estimated varlously at from 10000 40
10000, all of whom ran away at the
first onset of the assailants. The Jap.
anese casualties were about 20 killed
and so wounded OF the Chinese 200
are reported killed The spoils werL
of great value, including 80 large cam
non, thousands of small arms, and
abundance Of ammunition, 300 tents
and quantities of provisions and fodder.
The assault was led by Col. Sato. The
fugitives are expected to rally at Hong
Wong, a fortified city on the road to
Moul5den, and little more than half way
between that ancient capital and Kew
Leen. There a strong force is under
stood to be gathering. The particulars
of the movements in Manchurla are
obtained. with difficulty. owing to the
excessive constituencies of the Japanese
to charges Of disseminating
false news, which has been brought
against them abroad. Adyices from
Tien Tsin announce that the Chinese
have secured from the Hong Kong and
Shanghai bank loan Of 100000 taels,
at seven per cent. With this money!
several ships for the Chinese navy are
to be purchased If the present intention
Is carried out The exodus of foreign
ers from Peking continues. The Brit.
ish minister peremptorial ordered hisl
countrymen to leave, and II any aliens
it viii be without the sanction
Of their diplomatic representatives, who
do not undertake to guarantee their
safety. Not foreigners alone, but great
OF wealthy natives are for !
SAILING their homes and seeking shell /
ter in cities nearer the coast. Evenl I
Tien Tsin and Chez Foo are considered
places Of abode, and hun,
dreds Of families are on their way 70 {
Shanghai. The only European in the
Chinese service who fingers at Peking (
Is Sir Robert Hart, chief OF the Gus I
toms staff. and.he. It Is said. will cling
TO his post to the last extremity. A
severe earthquake occurred in the nor
thern provinces Of the main island Of
Japan on October 22d. More than 300
persons were killed. The town Of sa- {
kata was almost entirely destroyed. .