The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
CHINA'S CLAIM OF RIGHT
WHY SHE CLAIMS AUTHORITY
OVER COREA.
Has Exercised Suzerainty Over Corea for
a Century and Preserved Peace in
the Countrywide Chinese Win
a Battle From the laps.


recites China's aims on Corea, it's
lOO years suzerainty of that country
and the constant assistance it has rem
dered the vassal king to subdue re-
bellions. China, il continues, recent
ly sent forces to C0rea with this object
in view.
Japan, without right, also sent
troops and refused to withdraw them.
She has furteer sunk a transport
carrying Chinese soldiers, and her &C.
ton has been condemned by other
powers. The emperor places all the
military authorities under Viceroy
LII Hung Chang, who will protect the
rights of the empire. He also orders
the capture and destruction of Japan
csc ships wherever found. 1t is prob
able that a copy of the edict will be
communicated to the representatives.
Of foreign powers today.
AT THE JAPANESE LEGATION.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The only
telegram of public interest received at
the Japanese lega ion related to the
request made by the Japanese govern.
ment concerning the protection asked
to be afforded Japanese interests in
Pekin by the American charge d. af-
flares there. An answer to q previous
telegram giving the information de-
sired by the Japanese government had
been sent already by Mr.. Miyaoka, the
charge here, but evidently had been
delayed in transmission
The legation is without any official
news concerning the reported repulse
of Japanese troops at Asan. Consider.
able doubt exists in the minds of the
officials as to the exact location of the
place and they still question the re-.
ported fight, The minister of foreign
affairs at Toxic has promised to keep
the legation promptly informed OF
events with view to having them
made public promptly here,
The Corean legation is still without
information from the home govern.
ment concerning the condition of af-
fairs in COrea not Notwithstanding the
fs CT that kilograms have recently been
received through other agencies from
Seoul, it's capital. Much regret is ex.
pressed by the Corean officials that
war should occur on Corean territory,
as it will result III great hardships to
an already poor people.
The presence OF very large army
in the country is said by the Clreans
to be q serious affair. Most OF the
natives are sgriculturalisis and the
presence of armies will have the etf6cl
Of divertipg them from their labOrs
and resulting in a large loss 10 the
crops. 1t il considered doubtful, how.
ever, whether Japan will make COraa
the battle ground for the war already
declared, and the belief is expressed
that she will make formidable at
tempt to capture Pekin and overthrow
the existing dynasty.
1t is reported that number Of
Americans have signitied to Japanese
officials in this city their desire to
enter the military service of japan
during the pending war with China
An eX-otficial of the United States to
the former country calls attention to
the fact that by the laws of the
United States it is made penal
otfense for IN American citizen to an
list in the military service of either
China or Japan when engaged in war
with country at peace with the
United States.
BAYARD's INTERVIEW
LONDON, Aug. 3.-In an interview
today the Hon. Thomas f. Bayard,
the United States ambassador, said
in regard to the Chinese. japanese
troubles that the attitude of the Unit
ed States would be one of benevolent
neutrality, adding that the instruc
lions sent to the United States envOys
at Pekin and Toxic were direct evil
dence OF that attitude. Mr.. Bayard
leaves London for Genoa on Aug. II
with the intention of enjoying q
weeks yachting in the MediteIra-
mean. Mr.. Bayard will return to
London before leaving for the United
States.
WITH ESSFD THE FIGHT
BERLIN, Aug. ga dispatch has
been received here from Tien Tsin
from German official source, saying
that the German gupboat Hits wit.
messed the sinking of the Kow shupg
1t is added that the crew of the Hi;
rescued II Chinese who were strug-
Cling in the water.
A dispatch received here cOufirms
the report that the Chinese were vic
torious over the japanese in the re
cent battle at A san, Corea.
LAND BATTLE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, aug. 3.-OHicia
notification of d battle between TIT
Japanese and Chinese land forces il
! COrea was received at the Japanes'
legation here tonight from the tOreigl
Office at Toxic, The telegram contain
! ing the news stated That on July 70
portion of the Japanese troops ut Seou
marched against q much superb
! force OF Chinese entreuched at ShGi
Yeng, A battle ensued aud ate
heavy fighting the Chinese were pu
completely to rout ana large numUs
Of prisoners and munitions Of war wa
captured by the Japanese. On tht
morning of the 30th the Japanese pro
ceded tomarch against Gasau.
shan YeDg is situated Oetwee,
seoul and G8ssu of Asia where tht
fight between the japanese an'
! Chinese, resulting in the loss Of 200
! - 4, L. "A