The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-07
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RAINS END FIGHTING.
NO GENERAL ENGA GEAsyTS UNTIL
THE WATERS SUBSIDE.
congratulations from tho Emperor Of Ja-
pan to tho King OF fCores-Condisisn
OF tho Armies

LONDON, Sept GA Toxic dlspatch 10
the Central News SAYS that the last
reports from the front tell of heavy
rains which have impeded military opera
uohs. The streams of the COrean penin-
sula have risen rapidly. and much OF
the adjacent low land Is partially food
ed. The japanese officers say Il Is not
likely that any important battle will be
fought before the floods subside. Occa-
sional skirmishes have taken pace. they
say. but neither side has tried recently
10 bring about a decisive action. The
japanese regulars I'm COrea now number
W,VvV Some 10000 OF these troops. COM
prising strong cavalry torce. have been
detailed for the scouting service and the
protection OF the main army's lines u
supply and communication. Some ls0OJ
japanese occupy "A strong position at
Ping Yang. They have thrown up earth
works and mounted heavy guns.
IHE CHINESE ARMY.
The Chinese army. with about 1901
men, has taken a position facing the
japanese Scouting parties from the twJ
camps have met frequently and exchans-
ed shots. but the mortality has been IN
considerable The spirit OF the Japanes,
troops is said 10 be all that could pe
desired. The Marquis Of Saiongai pre.l-
ders, has arrived In Corea With large
suite His mission Is To convey TO tho
Corean King the Emperor's consratula.
tions In view OF Corca's achievc ment or
her independence.
Central News says.
Otori. the Japanese Minister 70 Corea.
has taken extreme measures TO move the
King of Corea 10 grant a comprehensive
railway conc ession In favor OF Japaness
contractors. lie Is trying also 70 obtain
exclusive mining rights for the japanese.
MANY WOUNDED ARRIVING.
Despite Japanese denials that there has
been general engagement. many
wounded are arriving at Seoul, II Is I'M
possible TO learn from Japanese sources
whether they were injured in skirmIs..,a
or in pitched battle.
Coreans attacked fifty japanese for.
ayers recently. captured thirty. and
handed them over TO the Chinese The
troops now coming In from Japan are
landed at ChemuipO. Twelve mounted
guns and twelve mortars have been taken
ashore AT that point
Captain Won Hanneken has been as-
pointed inspector OF the Chinese coast
dcfcnCes
The Toxic correspondent Of the Central
News has added 10 his afternoon dispatch
the statement n at tho report OF great
Chinese victories I'm Corea are pure tic
tons.
VAST GREAT pEIrAGN TO IsTERFERF.
LONDON, Sept Ga Shanghai dis
patch says II Is reported that the Chi
nese have threatened 10 withdraw their
promise not TO modest Shanghai unless The
NiangNan arsenal there be closed. The
motive for this threat Is not apparent. but
Il is surmlsed that the japanese are
anxious 10 provoke british Interference.
The kiang-Nan arsenal IS now In state
lf inactivity, and under any circumstance
Us productive capacity Il small
AMNfUHWION FOR CHINA.
NEW HAVEN CONN. Sept. 6.--The
Repeating Arms Co.. OF this
city has Just completed and shipped TO
the Chinese Goyernment one million
rounds OF ammunition The cartridges
We're OF $50 calibre. and were sent by
rail 10 the Pacific coast