The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-13
FEAR AN ATTACK ON SEOUL,
Japs Are strengthening the Forts and
Increasing the Garrison.

FEAR AN ATTACK ON SEOUL.
Japs Are Strengthening tho Fort. ant
| Increasing the Garrison.
SHANGHAI, Oct. "a dispatch from
Chemulpo. dated October 5, says Their.
were IA Japa nese transports in the har
Dor, and since September q the Jap.
| anese had landed $500 troops and 756
! coolies. The dispatch adds that the
defenses Of Seoul are being strength.
| ened and the garrison reinforced BY
1000 japanese troops in anticipation Of
h0stile demonstration by Corean In.
surgen;s.
The Chemulpo dispatch says that
while on the march even the private
Japanese soldiers pay the Coreans for
everything obtained from them. The
daily expense of operations of the jap
anese army is said to he enormous.
Advices from Chemulpo cay the
Chinese treat their prisoners of wal
most mercilessly. They recently cruel.
fled Two Japanese prisoners and be.
headed two Wounded japanese soldiers
found in an outpost hospital which
had been hurriediy abandoned.
AuIrAuc0 10 COO SuOw OIOCkAu6us
The Chinese have blockaoed the
mouth of the river leading up to Foo
Chow, aud vessels bound for that port
must NOW discharge cargOes at Sharp
Peak.
No confirmation has been received of
the report that the Japanese effected !.
landing near Port Arthur.
1t IL reported from Pekin that the
tax OH goods to and from the inferior
will probably be largely increased to
provide war funds. The viceroy has
requested salt merchants to contribute
to the war expenses. 1t IS expected
tina. 5.OOO.O0 taeis will be raised by
this means.
Italy in the Role OF Peacrmaksr.
PARIS, Oct. ga dispatch from
Rouie says the italian minister ut
Pekin has addressed note to China at
the request Of his government, in viting
u conference with the japanese in an
endeav0r 10 end the war, and offering
his own Offices to effect such an ur-
rangement. 1t is also stated that the
head of the Jesuits had sent a me-
morisl 10 the pope asking him 10 use
his influence with the European pow
ers TO terminate the war.
Didn't Lose Their Heads.
WASHINGTON, Oct. "a cablegram
was received today from United
States Consul G. Jernigan at Shanghai,
China, stating that the two Japanese
students arrested in September OH the
charge Of being spies and reported 10
have been beheaded. are alive and be-
ing we'll treated.
Russia Said to Be Working Secretly.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-The Manchester
Guardian publishes letter from is ST.
Petersburg correspondent saying that
Russia sent note to Japan in Septem-
Der claiming an interest in the
future government of C0rea. The Jap
friendly to Russ!a's proposition. Rus
sia's position in eastern Siberia
does not render that territory safe in a
conflict with Japan. but large REIN
forcements of troops are proceeding to
military stations along the AMOR and
Usari rivers.
Another Jap Army Advancing.
LONDON. Oct. "a dispatch from
Shanghai says a second Japanese army
is reported to have crossed the Yalu
river. aud has been advancing upon
Moukden, which it is believed will
soon fall. as the Chinese are reported
in a condition of decentralization.
Europe Will Take Hand.
LONDON, Oct. a-The Associated
Press learns on the best authority that
European powers are acting in harmo.
ny. They do not intend to permit the
Integrity OF Corea to be disturbed. and
will actively enforce their::beliei should
Japan attempt permanent occupation
Of the peninsula. .
A Panic at PakiD,
LONDON, Oct. i0.-A correspondent
at Hong Kong telegraphs under date
Of today that the Chinese have closed
Foo Chow in, preparation fol. a siege.
A panic prevails at Pekin. <...s