The record-union., 1894-12-25
4HB ORIENTAL TROUBLES.
Japan Skeptical as to the Peace
OyertureS of China.
DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT HER MO-
TIVES ARE SINCERE.
a Large Number of Lives Reuorted to
Have Been Lost, the Result OF
Storms in Europe-Many Vessels
Wrecked Off the Coast of Germany,

Special to the BECoRD-UHToN
TOXIC, Dec. .4.-Parliament was opened
To-day. Thespeech from the throne briefly
referred to the victories achieved by the
japanese troops in every engagement, and
says they are steadily pressing forward in
the enemy's territory, adding it is especi-
ally satisfactory to note, in spite of the
cold and hardships, the forces are more
than ever distinguishing themselves by
| their valor,
| The relations of Japan with the neutral
! powers are more friendly than ever. The
revision of treaties has been ACCOMPLISHED
with some countries, and with other states
negotiations are making favorable prog
ress.
In conclusion, the speech says: "Hav-
Ing been placed in such glorious situa-
tlon, we wish more than ever to promote
the civilization of the country and to en-
JOIN Parliament TO take note of the state
OF affairs at home and abroad, and bv Sc
curing harmony between this Govern
ment ana the people assist in the turther-
auce OF the Imperial wishes"
Inc Government is still skeptical in
REGARD 10 ChlnaS peace Overtures and
| points out no authoriCive statement has
Oe9ASlidue oy emma IN regard to the mis-
| sion, and while China now processes tn
WISH peace, news has reached the Gov
ernment OF Japan that China is negotia-
tlhg Ifom the purchase OF the entire
! squadron OF the Chilean navy, and the
agents OF Colonel Won Hannekin in En-
rope are trying to enlist number of ofli-
GERS Tor service in the Chinese army mad
navy.
JAPANESE ADVANCE.
LONDON, Dec. pa dispatch from
! Shanghai states the Third Japanese
army Is reported to have landed west of
Chee FOO and captured Lai Chow, a sea-
port town IN the province of Chan Lung.
| chill
! SEVERE FIGHTING.
| 4okoHANA, Dec. 24.-GeneraI Katsura
! on December 18th attacked General
| Lung position, seven miles west of Halt
| Cheng. The position was defended bv
IO,UOU Chlnese, who were routed alter
tour assaults. The Japanese force con
sisted OF lour regiments OF infantry and
| nVe batteries OF artillery. The latter
/ bonn barded the Chinese, who had estab-
ushed themselVers in the village of Kuner
" asataI. The lighting was stubborn, the
/ comDatants meeting hand to hand The
Ight was the tercest that has yet taken
| place.
| The Japanese infantry charged twice
! through the scattered lines. but the
! enemy rallied. Three bayOnet CHARGES
| eventually won the day for katsura alter
i've hoofs OF the hottest nghting yet ex-
! perlenced by the second army. The
/ chinese taltered as the third advance be-
gan and fled in disorder toward Ying
Now. The losses are not yet known. bat
| the Chlnese are reported to have LETT 500
| men on the battlefield.
THE TONGHAKS.
| KOBE. Dec. A.-Thousands of Tone-
hakS defeated the COrean garrison of 800
| soldiers at ChalIado and then burned
their houses. The inhabitants of the
! town fled.
| ADMIRAL TING TO REMAIN IN CHARGE
| OF THE CHINESE FLEET.
| LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch to the
| Tunes from Tien Tsin, which will he n1L-
!lsheu tomorrow, says an order has been
issued continuing Admiral Ting in
! Charge OF the fleet. The foreign officers
| IN charge OF the fleet, it appears. sent 10
Prlnce hung, President OF the Admir-
/ atty, as We'll as President OF the Tsuug
| Ii amen, unanimous protest against
| the punishment OF Admiral Ting, who
nas peen blamed Ior not protecting the
! dock yards at Port Arthur against the
| Japanese fleet, as well as for the defeat OF
| the ChIneSe ueet at the battle of the
I aIu hlVer, IN which engagement he was
| in command OF the Chinese SQUADRON.
The foreign officers declare the charges
/ e@SSH'AAASN LAAL$s n4 = JuSb, anu IHdL LlBV
| viii resign II he is displaced. The
| Chinese naval officers also sent a petition
! TO Prince hung asking for Admiral
| Iing's retention.
! The Foo Chow clique, which ousted
! Admiral Ting, IS now, the Times dispatch
/ ADDS, consplung against Admiral IIng.
| ana Is prompting the censors with false
| accusations IN order to avenge the execu-
ton OF their comrade, Admiral tong,
! commaEuer OF the cruiser Chen Nuen
| who was executed early in November for
| coWardlce IN the battle off the Y alu
| River.
Japanese cruisers have lately been ex-
anllnlng the Chang Lung coast. They
appear to be selecting landing place
! near W ell Hal Wei preparatory 10 attack
ing that place. ShaO Geo Lien the late
! Governor of EormOsa, who with Chang
| Ing Hou, member of the Tsung LII
! 1amen, was appointed Imperial Com
missioner 10 treat for peace with japan.
has been found to be Ineligible for thai
| Office as he is accused of having offered
rewards while Governor Of Formosa for
| Japanese heads.
dispatch from Pekin to the Times.
which Will be published tomorrow, saws:
American mediation proves To be but a
formal compliance with the Tien-Tsin
treaty without any practical results.
Hence China will dispatch fresh mis-
sion under American advice and will en-
| deavor to negotiate direct.
STORMS IN EUROPE.