The War Between Japan and China.
— i (Per Press Association.) London. October 7The Times says Great Britain and France are agreeing upon measures for the protection of their subjects in China. It is understood that Sir William Harcourt is in favour of compulsory settlement of the war, but the Premier and the majority of the Cabinet regard active intervention as dangerous. The Chinese Government is seeking to limit the right of neutral ships to free navigation in the Corean waters, but Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy haye declined to accede to the request. Tokio, October 7. The Japanese fear the Powers will pre? vent them enforcing an indemnity from China in the event of final success. Shanghai, October 7 A massacre of foreigners is feared here and there is a panic among all classes. A large contingent is marching from Leaoting to oppose the advance of the Japanese. Slaraudiug Chinese have terrorisod the outlying country, aud missionaries axe taking refuge in Niuchang. Reports that the Japanese fleet has boen sighted are alarming all the Chinese cities near the coast. A steamer from Hamburg landed eight field guns and 4000 rifles rt Taku. Sydney, This Day. Information has been received tbat several German cruisers ordered from the Gape to Samoa have beep diverted to China.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 89, 9 October 1894, Page 2
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