The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-03
ANONYMOUS LETTER WRITER
YOUNG PRUssIAN CHARGED WITH
LIBELING THE IMPERIAL FAMILY.
The Sensational Won lxotxe incident
acknowledgements Troops in Cuba
Attacked by Smallpox.

Manehuria is now clearly explained though
few important facts are added to those pre-
viously reported. For the first time since
the capture of Ping Yang the movements
of the Japanese troops are directed by
soldier skilled in the science of modern
warfare, and the same leader that won the
earliest of the series of victories now con-
ducts the operatio in the valley of the
Lao river. General Nozu, promoted to
the highest grade of the army assumed
control in February of the first division,
commanded by acknowledgement Yamaji,
in addition to his own--the fifth, and the
third, of which Lieutenant-general Katzura
is the chief. His scheme was to divide the
attention OF the Chinese armies in Man
churia and keep them as far apart as posi-
Bile when he concentrated his forces on
several points of attack. Lieutenant-gen-
eral Yamaji was first ordered to take the
field. About eight thousand of his division
marched from Kai-Ping. on Feb. a. seized
the strong Chinese position twelve miles
southeast of Wing Kow and by this threat
ening attitude prevented General Sung
from sending forward any large numbers
OF his troops camped on the mouth of the
Lao river.
On Feb % Northumberland Katzura,
with eight thousand of the third division,
started from Hai-Cheng to drive the Man
churia force of General Ito toward Lao
Yang. For two days Ito retreated in much
disorder, and when at distance of eight
cen miles from Hai-Cheng, Katzura sud-
again, but by another road, which brought
him to old New. Chwang, on the 4th of
crossed from Hai-Cheng to New Ci1wang.
in straight line at the head of 1000 of the
fifth division. A combined assault on the
city was made March s., and at O'Clock
In the afternoon the northern half was in
the hands of the japanese. Several thou
sand of the defenders belonging to the
arDQV of General a1 tha
southern gates toward Ying-Kow and Tien
Chwang Tai. They would have been fol-
of retreat been blocked by a cavalry rem
nant. The Chinese were now a d.sorgan-
might save themselves by surr end ing
they ran into the houses and kept up a
persistent fire on the Japanese until late
at night, when they We're brought to SUBJ
mission by the blowing up of many build
ings in which they had barricaded them
posed to have been Killed and an ea supI
number wounded or taken prisoners The.
spoils We're of great value. Thousands of
to satisfy the needs of the whole invading
army. One foreigner, a missionary, still
remained in the city, and his safety was
duly provided for.
THE CAPTURE OF YING-KOW
While the third and fifth divisions were
taking possession of New Chwang the first
was moving on Ying- kow, further south
On March wild and fruitless attack
was made by General Sung on Yamajfs
army with the result that the Chinese were
beaten lack with heavy losses and were
compelled to seek shelter again inside the
walls of the open port. Tt4,y did not long
continue undisturbed. Yamaji had
to wait only until Nozdu's work
at Old New Chwang was fin
ished. He marched into Ying-Kow on
the 18th, encountered scarcely any resist
ance, the enemy having crossed the frozen
riven the day before, and Joined the mass
of fugutives at Tien-Chwang-T 1t is un-
part unmolested In order that American
and European residents should not be ex-
once reported to Nozdu, who had advanced
to Kao-Kan. few miles north of Wing
rangements with the consuls and the com
manders of the United States and British
ships in the harbor for the protection of
foreign residents, of whom there were be-
tween three thousand and four thousand
The arrival of the Japanese cordially
welcomed in the belief that their presence
would put end to the anxieties of thu
past month and bring about renewal of
intercourse with the outside world.
sent across the Lao on March 9, at a
We're stationed at the northwest of the
town. The first division, except one regi-
ment left to guard Ying- Kow. marched to
all that iemaired of the armies of WI and
Sung were congregated together. An as
sault was made from three directions early
on the morning of the 10th. No defense
was attempted and at 10 O'Clock the Chin
Wstward p0 toward lne Toan
Many got away by scattering right and
left, but the road was presently closed.
as at New Chwang, and the majority of
those who afterward tried to force pas
sage were slain. More than one thousand
of the western wall. The losses OF the
Japanese are estimated not to exceed two
hundred killed and wounded.
OF the native forces which, at the be-
ginning of this month held possession of
the vast plain through which the Lao river
runs, hardly a vestige now remains. The
fragments may perhaps be reunited, but
they cannot be made formidable in even
the slightest degree unless it be to their
own harraSSed COuntryren.
Reports of the death of both WI and
Sung are circulated but not yet verified.
The only Japanese officer of high rank
injured is Colonel Satc, of the third di-
vision, who received slight wound in
the shoulder while leading his troops to
the assault on New Chwang.
Shortly after the Japanese entered Tien
Chwang-Tai flames broke out in several
was destroyed.
A body of one thousand armed Chinese is
devastating the eastern district of Shng
King province. just beyond the Japanese
lines north of Feng Fwang (or Hong
Hwong.) A battalion Of cavalr.- has been
sent to dispense the laaraudars.
An official list OF Chinese killed and
the expedition to Wei-Hai-Wei has been
published by the native newspaper, Shen
Pao. 1t acknowledges $3.50 killed 9eea
wounded and 1890 prisoners
The report that the imperial headquar-
tiers would be transferred to some place
on the continent gains stengtn The En-
peror earnestly desires to, join his armies
before they return home, but the majority
of his ministers discouraged the step
TKrouEh Chinese Sources.
ST. PETERSBURG, April "A telegram
received here from a Chinese source, says
that the bad weather. the sickness among
the japanese troops and the overflow of
the rivers have rendered a continuance of
the war extremely difficult. 1t is added that
this produced a favorable effect on tho peace
negotiations, but the hopes OF speedy
conclusion of peace are weakened by the
Japanese demand for the cession of a
portion of Manchuria. war indemnity
OF zoe 000.000 yen and pending full payment
of this indemnity that Picking be occupied
by the Japanese troops.
Li's Wound Healing.
YOKOHAMA. April 2.-Advices from
Shimcncseki show that Ii Hung Chang !
wound in the face is healing well and