The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-19
Pride Of the Celestial Navy Sent TO the
Bottom of the Sea and Other YES
sells Disabled In a Fight.
CHIEF vICEROY In DISGRACE
Official Degradation of Ii Hung
Chang, the Chinese Bismarck.
Deprived of His Three-Eyed Peacock
Feather and Otter Honors-Japan's
Victory at Ping Yang Complete.

SHANGHAI. Sept. lS-A naval engage
ment has taken place of Yalu. where a
Chinese squadron was covering the land
ing of a large force. The landing was
effected with success. but IN the mean
time Japanese fleet attacked the as
sailants. In the fighting that followed the
Chinese war ship Chih Yuen was sunk
by the fire from the attacking fiee.. The
Yang Wal. also belonging to the Chinese
squadron. in attempting TO get out OF the
range of fire or in maneuvering for posi-
ton was run aground, where she remained.
One other Chinese ship is reported to have
been sunk
The japanese are also reported to have
suffered a heavy loss. three OF their ves-
sells having been sunk by the fire from the
Chinese. Admiral Ting and Major Hanni-
kin are reported having been killed during
the attack. No estimates are made Of the
losses by either side.
The latest reports OF the number OF CHI
nese killed during the battle OF Ping Yang
places. the total at $500.
Ii Hung Caang Degraded.
LONDON, Sept U.s. A dispatch from
Shanghai says that an imperial edict has
been issued depriving Ii Hung Chang CT
his three-eyed peacock feather, because OF
his mismanagement OF the Corean cam
paign. Taotai Shang, II is reported. is In
IL.
the Enperor's favorite teacher. The Pai
Mall Gazette's Shanghai correspondent says
the Japanese are rapidly advancing upon
Monkden. The correspondent also says 1t
IS reported that viceroy Ii Hung Chang has
been deposed.
A dispatch received here from Ping Yang.
Corea, dated yesterday. says that every
hour adds to the crushing character Of the
Chinese defeat. 1t Is added tina. the first
estimates were slightly under the actual
facts. and that the total NaineSe losses
during the two days battle is said to be
over 1900 men killed. wounded and prison.
ers. The Japanese cavalry Is continuing
the pursuit OF the Chinese who succeeded
in escaping and detachrlerts Of troopers
continue bringing In squads OF captured
Chinese. The Chinese prisoners who are
not wounded were paraded yesterday with
in circle of Japanese troops. and it was
seen that they numbered 14,500. IL is prob
creased during the next few days. by the
prisoners who are being constantly brought
in by the japanese cavalry. Many OF the
Chinese captured were found hiding IN the
quiet portions of the city. Besides Gen.
Tso-Fonk-Wai, commander In chief OF the
Manchurian army, who fought desperately
TO the last. and only surrendered when ne
was badly wounded. the japanese captured
four other important commanders OF the
Chinese Chi force namely C General Tso-paok-
Rowling and General Sei-Kin-Ly,. prac-
tically all the effective Chinese staff TIE
Chinese prisoners are 10 be sent 10 Japan
transports at anchor In the Tai Tong river.
A special dispatch to the Times from
truth of the reports of the defeat OF Their
army at Ping Yam, but deny that the
town was captured by the japanese
A Chinese Sedan.
LONDON, Sept. lS-The Daily Graphic.
in an article under the caption, 1.-The Chi
nese Sedan,' comments on the Ping Yang
battle at length. The Japanese. the article
says, have managed theE campaign with
grasp of military science and soldieriy abf-
ity deserving Of the utmost credit
The Daily News says: "It is difficult to
see how China can recover from the blow
which reveals the essential weakness OF
her military equipment and administration.
The moment Is favorable for the neutral
powers to renew their overtures for peace.
China might easily grant the virtual inde-
pendence OF Corea, which Japan is probab-
ly willing to accept
The Standard says: THE Japanese have
every reason to pride themselves upon the
excellence OF their military arrangements,
but il is not safe TO assume that the VIC
tory OF the Chinese will incline the Chinese
to sue for peace. Defeat In the past has
only nerved the Chinese TO more strenuous
efforts. 1t is much more probable that the
Ping Yang fight will have the effect TO en-
bitter and prolong the struggle than that u
Sacement in Corea-
The Daily Chronicle says: "The japanese
army has done its work bravely and bril-
lianfiy. but their navy VIII now have a
tough task. IL they can defeat the Chi
nese squadron. the japanese forces will
certainly land in China and reduce Port
Arthur and Wei-HaiWei from the land
side and possibly attempt TO seize Canton
oen pens the end end viii T not be far OF" '7
The Daily Telegraph says: THE Mon
golian Colossus has feet of clay. which are
land. were to intervene promptly with
friendly counsels the conflict might be
ended
Dispatch from Charles DENLY.
WASHINGTON. Sept 1s-Information or
the Official degradation OF viceroy Ii Hung
Chang came TO the State Department to-
day In a dispatch from Charles DENLY. the
United States charge d'anaires in Pekin.
IT. was to the effect that the Emperor OF
emma nd0 ucprlNeu tne tlctfOy OF Two
decorations for his failure to conduct his
military operations to the satisfaction OF
the Emperor. and stated further that he
would probably be subjected to still greater
punishment No mention is made OF the
specific decorations taken from the states
man or OF the time OF IT'S occurrence. Mr..
Denby's dispatch made no mention OF the
recent great battle at Ping Yang. near the
Corean border.
The japanese Minister'S Advfces.
WASHINGTON Sept 1s--The japanese
minister here Is in receipt OF cable mes
sage from his government at Toxic. saying
that ION Sept. Is the Japanese army at
tackled the Chinese forces which were
strongly fntrenched at Ping Yang. and aft
er some severe fighting won complete
victory, capturing Ping Yang before dawn
of the 10th. The Chinese numbered more
than 10000 and with the exception OF
very few who fe1 the rest were either
killed. wounded or taken prisoners incli'fi-
Ing, the commander A very large quantity
OF provisions. arms and munitions OF war
were taken. The Japanese loss was so