The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-18

Riots in Corea in 1852 causing China to
send forces there aroused the Jealousy of
the Japanese, and led to the formation of
two hostile parties in COrea, the pTo-Chi-
nese and pro-Japanese parties. There was
collision between the two in December. 1888,
and from that time onward events in Corea
were moving irresistibly forward to an in
eyitable climax
In May, 1894, there was a rebellion against
the Corean King, who promptly applied TO
China for assistance In answer to this APP
peal, Ii Hung Chang, Viceroy of China, In
June sent over about $500 soldiers. but, be-
fore doing so, notified the Japanese govern
of 1885. Upon receipt of this notification.
Japan that same month sent 1900 soldiers
to Corea, and at once began the work OF
fortifying the road between Chemulpe and
Seoul. the Corean capital. Ii Hung Chang
demanded an explanation, and was informed
japanese residents in Corea.
Japan refusing to Withdraw the troops. Ii
Hung Chang sent endorsements to Va
Shan, landing some troops. An effort was
made to land others from the transport
Kow-Shing, but this vessel was intercepted
by the japanese man-of-war Naniwa. After
an examination of the Kow-Shing's papers,
the Japanese ordered her commander to
of-war. The LOO Chinese on board declared
that if that step was taken, they would Kill
every European 81. their vessel. At a con-
sultation which followed, the captain of the
Kow-Shing stated that there had been no
declaration of war when he left port, and
enese paid no attention to this statement,
gave the signal to leave the ship: and the
Chinese signaled " cannot:s The Jap Jap
pedo. on the Kow-Shing, and she sank. with
nearly all on board. This was on July %,
1894.
Two days later the Japanese Emperor
made formal declaration OF war against
China. The following day. July q. came the
first overt act of war, when the Japanese
made an attack on the junkshops at Kong
Shung. They also took possession of Seoul,
entry the King of Corea announced formal
ly his independence of China. On Aug. 26 a
formal treaty of alliance between Corea and
Japan was signed.
Japan's declaration OF war was answered
s by China in witch on Aug Tug ..cb 5h u arm an im nj e yail
liant men, were ordered to "hasten with all
speed and rout the We-jen Japanese YER
MINI out of their lairs."
The first important land battles were those
of Asan and Ping-Yang. The first was
fought on July % and the latter 1,s sept, 1 -,
of Ping-Yang was followed by the Japanese
naval victory off the Yalu. In this battle
the Chinese lost heavily, and some of their
best ships were destroyed. The fight lasted
five hours.
the fall of Port Aurthur and the massacre
of Chinese by the Japanese troops, so fully
and wildly described by the World and
P6st-Dispatch correspondent, Mr.; Creelman,
who witnessed the slaughter. The fall of
Port Arthur took place Nov. q, 1894. The
number killed and wounded on the Jap
bred. The Chinese loss was placed at a
total of nire thousand.
RIOAu dii. & % " 81. - sAC up
anese assault by land and sea, which ter
minated in the fall of Wei-HaiWei. The
the land assault was made the following
day. On Feb. 3 the naval attack was begun.
interrupted by storms ssS r ms one fne Of 3hr which dav caused SEQ
assault reached its definite termination on
Feb. II, when Wei-Hai-Wei was surrendered.
Port Arthur and Wei,Hai-Wei are the two
most important naval stations leading to
the Gulf of Pechili, and by the terms of the
treaty now submitted to China, they will be
ncrl1DiPH nv .Ian9n for some wears.
The latest important military event was
the occupation of the treaty port Of New
Chang by the Japanese. This was officially
announced to this country by cable on
March s. the day of occupation. The Japan
infor ssoGP By t troops from Of Wei1aaiWei
1t is estimated that during the whole
s sour csn of the e var Nd 'ss she 81 3aPasess h ans 1 maeh
other ammunition; 1893 banners, 3,400 tents,
1000 horses, 3,00o.eo taePs worth of gold and
silver, 1895 Annie coins, 2,413 koku of rice.
5.755 koku of unhulled rice, and great guam
titles of other food. The Chinese lost thir-
teen vessels. a torpedo boat, five men-of-war
and one man-of-war captured, making a
total of $3.50 tons.
The terms of the treaty reported to have
of which the war will come to an end,
provide for the payment to Japan by China
to to japan faJesHV'o Of the i island 'n Of Fornosa. the
Arthur and Wei,Hai-wsi to Japanese oc-
cupation, and the acknowledgment by
China of the independence from Chinese
suzerainty of the kingdom of Corea.
Prospective Royal
LONDON, March 1S.-Paris correspondent
of the Daily News takes for granted the
betrothal of Princess Helene of Orleans,
daughter of the late Count of Paris, to
the Duke of Aosta, nephew of King Hum
bert, and says that the wedding will take
place privately in England. NJ. Bocher,
business manager to the Count of Paris,
| went to Chantilly Sunday in company with
the Counts secretary, NJ. Du Fenille, I'M
doubtedly to arrange the settlements. The
Duke of AoSta is the chief guest at Chan