The record-union., 1895-02-09
THE WAR IN THE ORIENT.
Japanese Continue in Their Carryir
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ooDSthSSC NOuGlut III AilSlE AdETS
of Chinese Possessions.
LONDON, Feb. S.-A dispatch from Chee
Foo says the Japanese have carried all the
Chinese possessions at Wei-Hai-Wei and
have captured or sunk the whole Chinese
northern fleet.
The Japanese during the night Mon
day cleared Wei-Hai- Wei Harbor of all
torpedoes and submarine mines by the
skillful use of small torpedo boats and
steam launches from the warships, which
grappled for and cut wires connecting the
submarine mines with the shores.
The fleet of Japanese torpedo boats
then made splendid dash for the harbor,
and attacked the Chinese fleet with such
skill that the battleship Ting Yuen was
sunk.
These tactics were repeated during the
night OF February 5th, and the Chen
uen, Lai Iuen and other Chinese war
ships were blown up and the remainder
OF Tho Chinese fleet captured.
Following up this splendid success, the
Japanese completed the capture of Wei
Hai-Wei yesterday by landing a large
force and seiZing the island Of Liu- X ung-
Tao. which has made a gallant defense
against the heavy fires.
some or the Japanese WarShiDS passed
Chee Foo early this morning and fired a
few shots at the forts without doing any
damage, and, i'll view of reports current
regarding a feint attack made upon Ming
Hai yesterday, the belief grows that the
Japanese are going TO attack Chee Foo.
ATTACKING CHEZ FOO.
CHEZ Foo, Feb. S. - The Japanese
landed troops near here last evening with
the intention of capturing this city. The
landing was made about ten miles east
ward OF Chez Foo and an immediate ad-
vance upon the city ordered.
AS this dispatch is sent the Japanese
are attacking the forts defending the east
part of Chez Foo.
Intense excitement prevails. It is ex-
pected severe engagement will occur
to-day.
The Japanese ship, which appeared this
morning near Ning-Hai a town be-
tween Wei-Hai- " Ell and this city.
and began bombardment OF the forts
on the western side of the town, left soon
afterwards without doing any damage.
This confirms the impression that the
attack on Ning-Hai was only teint Of
the Japanese, covering the landing of
their forces st some other place. Every
precaution is being taken to defend the
city.
Another version of the appearance of
the japanese ships off Ming Hal is that
they were chasing two torpedo boats,
commander of the Chinese naval forces
at Wei-Hai-Wei, and Captain Mcclure. a
merchant marine officer, appointed assist
ant to Admiral Ting
These officers were said to be escaping
from Wei Hal Wei on torpedo boats, and
the japanese are reported to have sunk
both vessels at point northward Of Chez
roo.
According to advices from Wei-Hai-
Wei, only the Chen Yuen of the Chinese
naval squadron at Wei-Hai- Wei was SUM.
by the Japanese.
The sister ship of that vessel, the Ting
4uen, IS said TO be ashore. The Chinese
inhabitants OF this city are leaving by
thousands.
AN AMERICAN COMMANDED THE CHEN
YUEN.
BRooKLYN, Feb. S. The news of the
sinking OF the Chinese ironclad, Chen
4uen and Ting Euen was received in
this city last night. Especial interest at
taches to the fate of the Chen Yuen be-
cause OF the fact that her commander.
Philo McGiffin, was for years q resident
of this city. He has many relatives who
reside here at the present time.
McGITnn, VINO was graduate of An
napolis, was g fearless, dashing young
man, fond OF adventures, but also fond Of
books de became a little nettled be-
cause some of his associate officers Sc
CuIGu ratings q II!Il6 HlSler at 6Adnllna-
ton, resigned from the United States
Navy and enlisted in the Chinese Navy.
which was then commanded by an Eng
lish officer, Admiral Lang.
Real-Admiral Erben was especially
fond OF the young officer. He is said to
have been greatly disappointed when
McGiffin quit the United States service.
but predicted for him brilliant future,
When McGitiin acquired fame as a result
OF the war between China and japan,
Rear-Admiral Erben remarked that he
was not surprised, adding:
The young man who surpassed him in
examinations has never been heard OF in
naval circles, but McGiffin was Of the
right kind. he was bound to come to the
'front.'"
McGiffin has written some letters to
relatives and friends in Brooklyn, giving
graphic accounts Of the naval battle be-
tween the Chinese and Japanese. News
of his fate Will be watched for with con-
siderable anxiety.