Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-02
WAR DULY DECLARED
JAPAN TAKES THE INITIATIVE IN THE
IMPORTANT PROCEEDING.
Japunesc Reverscs--sussia Makes Known
Her Intentions-spain Looking Out for
the PHILIPPINE Islands.


Telegraph Company says war between
China and Japan was formally declared
at noon to-day by Japan.
The Japanese Minister at 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 Kimberley Immediately
wired all British representatives abroad
20 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
cargoes will be handled at the risk OF
owners or chartsrers Of vessels.
APOLOGIES TO BRITAIN
LONDON. August 1.-The japanese Min
lister waited upon Lord Kimberly to-day
and expressed the regret OF his govern
ment that II was not until after the en-
gagement between the Japanese cruiser
and the Chinese trOop-ship KOw Shung
that IL was ascertained that the latter
was a British vessel. The Japanese Min
ister rendered formal apology on behalf
of the japanese Government and pro-
missed full reparation for the affair.
NJ NNiA y n y III Ibis.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 1.-The Rus
sian newspapers are unanimous In say
ing that whatever the result Of the war
between China and Japan. Russia will
not tolerate any d.minution OF Corean
territory or alienation Of Corean inde-
pendence. Russia, Il is declared will not
permit any interference upon the part of
Great Britain or any other power IL such
interference endangers Russian interests.
The newspapers urge the government 10
adopt military and naval measures in the
Pacific and upon the Russian -COrean from
tier. calculated TO uphold the interests OF
Russia should she b. called upon TO de-
fend them.
WAR-LIKE PROCEEDINGS.
SHANGHAI. August 2.-l0S5 A. NJ
The Chinese Minister will leave Toxic to-
morrow. The japanese nag was hauled
down from the Consulate to-day. The
liyht has been removed from the mouth
of the Ning-Poo river Eight Russian
war-shlps are reported 10 be about to
sail from Nlaiivost0ck. Fifteen hundred
Japanese We're killed at Yashon.
THE JAPS AT SEOUL.
SHANGHAI. August l.-Advices from
Corea say the japanese are preparing
TO withdraw part of their troops from
Seoul and reinforce their army in front
of Ya-Shan. win view TO renewing their
attacks upon that place.
THE CHEN-yUEN NOT SUNK.
SHANGHAI. August 1.-At II O'Clock on
the morning OF July 9Th, the day after
the attack on the Chinese transports
which resulted in the sinking OF the kow-
Shung. the japanese war-ship kakachiho-
Hiyei made an attack upon the Chinese
ironclad Cheu-Yuen. After long and
desperate fight the Japanese vessel was
beaten off. the IIiyei being disabled and
rendered helpless. The chen-Iuen, though
badly damaged, succeeded In reaching
port in safety In company with two gun
boats which also took part in the engage
ment. and Immediately went into dry
dock for repairs.
The damage TO the Chen-Yuen is Sc
great that some time must elapse before
the ship can be fully repaired and sent
out to the scene OF operations
Six Chinese transports, packed with
troops. sailed on Monday from Chee Foo.
They were conveyed by three war-ships.
JAPANESE REVERSES.
Advlces from Ya-Shan state that the
Chinese are strongly entrenched there,
and that repeated attempts have been
them. In every instance, however the
attacking forces, after "A hard-fought en-
gagement, were repulsed with heavy
losses. A portion OF the Chinese solfers
engaged In these battles were tao - a
troops OF the northern army OF Niceroy
Lii Hung Chang The Chinese losses were
small.
The North China News confirms the
reports Of fighting At va shan IL SAYS
that the japanese brought up for the at
tack every available man. almost oc'
nuding Seoul Of troops. The substantial
defence made by the Chinese was directed
by European officers.
CHINESE FANATICIsM.
4 letter from Han-Kow sa.'s that tht
outbreak of hostilities has revived all 'he
natiyist fanaticism Of the Chinese. FOR
egners are openly insulted ana violence
Is feared.
Nine heavy guns have been aihei u
the artillery At TalSu harbor IN the 'as'
tbree days. and submarine mines nave
hoon laid in expectation Of an attack
from tine Japanese fleet. Great alarm is
felt AZ Taku. AZ the people there believe
that any dav may bring several japanese
v,r-vessels and bOmbarmenL lH'
steam launches OF the Chinese customs
service are scouting along the coast u
ascertain whether or not the JapaheS,
are approaching. Their officers repoI'
that several japanese cruisers have pee.
seen in the Gulf of Pechili. The aniiity Oh
Taku forts to withstand b)mbariihen'
Il doubted The fort works were "o'
bupt to resist the fire OF modern guns
SPAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES.
LONDON. August The Spanish GOV
errment as result Of it misSiNinRs'
or,en expressed. regarding The possible
results to the Phillip n Ill ihis W. tne
event Of Japans becoming thr 'otninan'
mower in the East, purcha4eu 'nr.e
cruisers from English him' tony ~,
c,a,isb Government Is apprehensive that
Ianan may Utilize The troubl at the
leland Of Nindanao as pr text 10 exc
cute her alleg d ambitious designs IT,
yarding the Phillpine Islands