The record-union., 1894-12-03

buried alive. 1 saw no resistance in the
town during the next four days. The
Japanese plllaged the whole town, and
Killed almost every man. Very few of
the women or children were killed.
Those killed were probably killed unin-
tentionally. l saw scores of Chinese
prisoners pinioned, disem boweled and
dismembered. Many bodies were par
tally buried.
The foreign Minisister expressed him
sell as intensely surprised and grieved.
hitherto, he added, the Japanese army
nad been admired for its humanity and
discipline. He was unwilling to believe
1t possible that they acted as reported, or
TO express an opinion on the subject
until detailed official reports arrived.
Meanwhile he authorized me to say that
he was certain the Government was sim
cerely determined to act on principles of
humanity and civilization. and was
nrmly resolved to maintain the honor of
Japan and refute Chinese slanders. am
satisfied the Government desires neither
10 conceal the truth nor TO permit
SANDERS"
\ Chee Foo dispatch to the Times says
1t is reported that the Japanese fleet is
deslrouS OF taking more prominent
part in the war. The fleet was seen of
Wei Hal Wei, but has now disappeared.
WEI Hal Wei is strongly defended. The
Chinese feet was still inside the harbor.
Relnforcements are being poured in
from the land side. General Alge is in
command. He is brave and competent
officer. and is assisted by several foreign
ers. The Chinese people fear that if
peace is made the disbanded troops will
commit outrages: Ia few days time all
traffic north will close. The Japanese
will have to act quickly if they intend to
attack Pekin.
1he last reliable reports from Chez Foo
state that Japan informed the American
Minister that she is willing to negotiate
If China sues for peace. This China has
done, so an armistice is likely to be ar
ranged.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING.
TOXIC. Dec. Peace negotiations are
proceeding. The Minister of Foreign
Affairs has handed to United States
Minister Dunn counter proposition for
transmission to United States Minister
Denby. Owing to the secrecy surround
ing the negotiations it is impossible at
thls stage to discover the exact nature of
TINS counter proposition, but it is sup
posed to differ from Minister Denby's
original proposition mainly In respect to
the amount OF the indemnity made by
Japan, and III the addition Of certain
rather onerous guarantees for the faithful
execution OF China's pledge. 1t is
rumored that one Of these guarantees is
the continuation Of the Japanese occupa-
ton Of Port Arthur until the treaty con-
ditlons are fulfilled, but it is apprehended
such a demand may involve Great
Britain, to which such occupation would
be obnoxious.
DENIAL FROM DETRING.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. MIR. Detring. the
envoy who visited Japan for the purpose
OF negotiating peace, and whose mission
proved a failure, the Japanese Ministers
declining to meet him, has written a let
ter to the Prime Minister denying that he
was sent TO Japan by Lii Hung Chang.
FRANCE URGED TO MAKE A DISPLAY.
PARIS, Dec. 2. - The Figaro urges
France 10 temporarily occupy some point
In China as reply to the English demon
stratiOn at Chusan, which it interprets as
an intention to occupy the island.