The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-07

SUM was sent 70 TSicAapAo. a strategic
rsssnt IN the mountains sssne sweaty miles
aor1heass OF the Mcsiea pass. Here, On
November u, be met largely Superior
oody OF TIE enemy. led BY the Tartar
general. and after = sharp sksrmssh scat
tered the newcomers. maa left twenty-five
dead upon the field and u considerable
quantity Of arms ani ammunition. The
japanese loss was two killed aaSi four
wounded. This engagement pat stop to
the attempt Of the Tartars to cooperate
Nssa the Chinese troops AZ or near afoak-
den. The TartsTs continued ia advance,
surasrs their attention. however. from the
original pcins and moving soushwarsi with
the evident purpose or aSsaulting Feng-
haang. This fown is one OF the strong
points occupied BY the Japanese irnsae-
diately after the crossing Of the yzlu
river. The Japanese, though outnumbered
two 70 one. attacked ghss force and dis
persed 1t completely. The army corps 10
which the formidable movement Cor the
relief OF aioukden vas fatruSsed has
ceased 10 exist, and. though the Tanaways
have been traced for fifty miles. not the
slightest sign Of an organized body has
been found by the Japanese pursaegx
The first and second japanese armies are
without doubt within easy communication.
The cold in Afansharia is Intense, the
average temperature or the extreme
northern outposts being IS degrees below
zero. The soldiers suffer many discon-
forts. and many OF the laborers have
died from exposure. Fresh supplies OF
thick clothing are going forward in great
quantities.
Every effort Is being male by ofii-
cials in the intersor of China 70 conceal
the truth with respect to the loss OF
Port Arthur. On a huge bulletin board
beside tha viceroy's residence at Nam
king was posted on November - the no
tsce declaring that the japanese had been
defeated. with le.00o slain. and that the
war was about 10 end
Seoul, Dec. 2a--Since the departure OF
the preeeding mali a complete reorganaxa-
ton OF the Korean government has taken
place under Count Inouyes energetic die
tatlon. The removal or Tai Won Kun
from the prime ministry has been fol-
lowed by disclosures duplicating several
members of the cabinet In plots against
the Japanese and in communications with
the Chinese court. 1t Is now established
beyond dispute that the incessant Tong
hak insurrectsons are not due to popular
discomfort. but have been directly In
stigated by officials In the Korean capital.
jects or the Japanese representatives
and preventing the extension OF japanese
influence. Count Inauye has sought to
establish nearer relations with the throne.
signifying his inclination TO look upon
It's occupants as the real center of au-
thority. The results of this new depart
ure are said TO be thus far satisfactory.
Since the intercourse between the king
and Count Inouye began to take this
confidential form II Is noticed that the
Tonghak outbreaks have been suspended.
Several ministers or the government
have been threatened with assassination
Ii they undertake seriously 10 carry out
the proposed measures for reform An
attempt to murder the home minister
on December I3 was defeated only by the
vigilance OF Japanese employees on the
police force.
The English attaches In the Korean
custom houses have realized at last
that China's dominion Is at an end. and
have accepted offers of employment by
the government Of Korea.
Koressdge Niyo. an experienced attache
OF the Japanese finance department. has
gone to Korea With a large staff to ex-
anime the condition or the treasury and
TO formulate plans OF reform.
Gov. Waite Pardons = Promin ent Mexican
Denver. Jan. 6.-,Jacob VI. Fareber. who
was sentenced To the penstentiary In this
state in 1874 for mansiaughter, but es-
capped 10 Mexico. and 10 whom Gov. Waite
has granted full pardon. is known in
Mexico, where he has become rich and
held important public offices, as Miguel
Late. He is the head OF the Arm of NJ.
Isatz g. Fro. of Magdaiena, state Of Som
ora. which Is well known In the CONNER
clai circles of New York, San Francisco
and Hamburg. He has been mayor of the
city OF Aagdaiena. deputy governor of
that portion Of the state OF Sonora. fiscal
agent OF the federal and state govern
ment. and enjoys the confidence and
friendship of the best people In that part
OF Mexico He became citizen OF Mex
leo IN ort.er to marry Donna Anita. the
belle Of MagdaIena. Twelve years ago
Gen. Warner +. Sutton. OF Washington
City, for ten years cunzni general TO Mex
seSs met fAstnfF ana ustAiHs sastEsSseA an
his career. It was through his efforts
that Farebers innocence was established
and a paraon obtained for him. Fareber.
who Is fn ill-health and now about 20
years old, Is already or his way to New
Orleans for medical treatment
Playing Gheas by Cable.
New York, Jan. s.--The arrangements
OF the Commercial Cable company for
transmitting the mo.ra in the match be-
tween the representatives Of the Man
haitian Chess club ard the British Chess
club are almost completed. The chess
room Of the Manhattan Chess CLUB sf
New York will DO connected ~ special
wires through the cable office with the
western end OF .he Commercial COM
rany's ocean cables al Ganso. y. {.
Similarly At London the roasns OF The
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