The record-union., 1895-01-23

of the Navy has received the following
cablegram from Admiral Carpenter, dated
Chemulpo, the 2lst inst: San army has
landed on the Shanghaian promontory
of China under cover of Japanese fleet.
The Baltimore leaves Chemulpo for Chez
Foo" This places the Japanese forces
between Pekin and Fortress Wei-Hai-
Wei.
LATEST NEWS BY STEAMER.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 22.-The steamer
Peru arrived tonight from Yokohama,
bringing the following advices TO the
Associated Press: The only change in
the diplomatic situation since last advices
is the announcement that Chang Ilng
Hwan, China's accredited agent, is
actually on his way to Japan, to be ac-
companied by O. subordinate representa-
tive named Shao Yu Lien. The senior
messenger is believed TO be we'll chosen,
on account of his experience III western
nations, which has undoubtedly relieved
him of some of the overweening conceit
in which the majority OF housekeeping
Chinese are stepped. He has been Min
lister to the United States, Spain and
Peru, and may be supposed to fairly
understand the responsibilities OF his new
position.
Shao Y-u Lien is also better fitted for
practical politics than most Of his class,
having served for while as Charge
d'Affaires at st. Petersburg. lie is now
at Shanghai, awaiting his chief, who is
reported to have started from PekIu
week ago. If it is found that these en-
voys are authorized to negotiate serj-
ousIy, some progress may be made
toward defining the terms of peace; but
no amount of official reserve on the part
of the Japanese authorities can conceal
the fact that they expect very little from
this first meeting.
The capture OF Wei Hal Wei, which
was regarded as a foregone conclusion,
may, however, again alter the aspect OF
affairs. Chinese digintaries move slowly
In their own country, and it is anticipated
that Japan will have occupied the naval
station near Che Foo before the suitors
for peace are ready to leave their own
country. The present intention is that
the conferences shall be held at HlrO-
sbima. The fact that Mr.. Foster viii ac-
company the Chinese ENJOYS in the ca
pacity of legal adviser does not change
the opinion OF the Japanese with respect
to the sincerity OF China'S Intention. The
rulers of the Middle Kingdom are as
capable of deceiying their friends as their
enemies, ii they think it eXpedient; and
it is no more certain that they will fully
trust their employees now than 1t was in
ter cannot be taken as positive guaran-
tee of earnestness on the Chinese side.
An official statement of the valuable
spoils thus far taken from the Chinese has
been published by the Japanese Govern
ment. From this it appears that 607 large
guns have changed ownership; $50 were
seized at Port Arthur, i29 at Kin Cho wand
Talien, seventy-eight at Kiu Lin, forty
eight at Ping Yang, and the balance at
smaller places. The estimated value OF
these is 100000 yen. The number OF
small arms is 4 400, worth 81, 900 yen; am
munition for large guns. 2,6J0,O0J rounds,
worth 3,UO0,O00 yen; ammunition Tor
small arms, a, 100000 rounds; three ships
of war, one medium size and two small,
are rated at 1,0OU,000 yen. Most i'm
portant are the arsenals, foundries and
machinery of every description secured
at Port Arthur and Talien. What the
value of these will be TO their new posses
sors cannot yet be calculated.
From a recent report of the japanese
Surgeon-General Ishiguro, the amount
and quality of food and clothing supplied
tC the army Is ascertained. The usual
winter clothing consists of the regula-
tion jacket, trousers, cap, shoes and over
coat, with cotton-fiannel undershirt and
drawers, wooden socks and breast cloth
and one blanket. The additions for the
present service thick fur head-covering,
q fur overcoat with double-lined neck
piece, an extra flannel undershirt, extra
woolen merino drawers and long stock
ings, an extra blanket, gloves made of
thick blanketing, stock OF paper under
wear and large fur skin, which may be
used on certain duties as well as for COW
ering at night. For the coolies no provi-
sion of clothing was originally made,
their pay being ten times as much as the
soldiers, and considered sufficient to
cover all necessities; but in view of the
increasing cold they have been allowed
-ffaf f1nT 1al- liF,n1 nd fyn,r
cotton-padded overcoat, a thick flannel
headcover, cotton-fianneI undershirt and
drawers, thick socks and a blanket
That the coolies suffer more than the
troops is largely due to their mprovident
habits. They often gamble away their
Clothes and not having been subject to
rigid discipline as the army, cannot be
made to regulate their food and drink
properly.
The supply Of food for the soldiers is
very simple. rice being the basis. The
quantity, however, is ample-a quart and
half of cleaned rice per day 10 each
man. One-third of pound of vegetables
is added, with condiments in the form of
saIted plums, etc. On rapid and pro-
longed marches, when rice cannot be
prepared in the accustomed way, the
troops are perfectly contenIed to live on
Cruel made of rice and Indian corn. The
Commissariat is greatly improved after
every victory over the Chinese, for large
stores of beef and pork are Invariably
captured, The Surgeon-General has OBJ
served that when on the march, and ex-
pectant of battle, the armies are cheer
fully satisfied with anything that Will
sustain life. 1t is only when Kept inact-
i've for long time that their appetites
are more eXacting.
The directors of hospitals in the field
state that the wounded almost invariably
protest against the use of the bandages
made by the Empress and Empress Dow
ager at Toxic, and beg that they be
hung on their pillows instead. The graf
lhcaton which these marks of imperial
remembrances and favor excite is often
thought to stimulate the progress of the
invaiids toward recovery.
The Japanese Prince Imperial Yoshi-
hlto, now IN his 10th year, is gaZetted a
Captain Of infantry.
The Japanese troops in the Liao Tung
peninsula are actively preparing tor an
important expedition, and it is assumed
on all sides that Wei Hal Wei will be the
object OF attack. The military force
gathered for this purpose is OF about the |
same strength as that which conquered |
Ialien ana Port Arthur. 1t consists of |
the FIRST Division, under Iieutenant-
General Yamagata, and one-half of the
second Division, known as the Sendai |
DIVISION. REPORTS from Wei Hal w eli !
state that not less than $4,000 Chinese are |
posted IN or near the fortitications. Two |
foreigners, an Englishman and Ger
man, whose names are not pu ublished are |
salu 10 Do experimenting the defensive |
operations. The fleet in the harhor has |
been increased, and it is believed that
three ships OF war and five torpedo boats |
are anchored there. At least one-half of |
the vessels are of small size
Lleutenant-General NodZu has left Fi |