The War Between China and Japan.

Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 189, 9 February 1895, Page 2

The War Between China and Japan.

GREAT BATTLE OFF AVEI-1IAI-"SVKI. A JAPANESE VICTORY. THE CHINESE FLEET DISABLED. (Per Press Association). Shanghai, February K The Japanese fleet on Sunday fiercely bombarded the Luikungtan forts. The Ting Yuen, and three other Chinese warships bravely assisted the i'orts. Admiral Ting ordered all to fight till the last and until slain to death. On Monday the shore batteries, held by the Japanese, and the latter's warships, resumed the bombarding of the Chinese ships, arid repeatedly hit the gnus which were disabled, though the crews fought with spirit. Both the Ting Yuen and Chin Yuen were riddled with shot, and sank at their stations amidst frantic shouts from the victors. The other Chinese ships were in a disabled condition, and their capture is regarded as a certainty. The Japanese are preparing to attack the forts on Luikungtan. General Otera was among those killed. The mines at the entrance to the harbour prevented the Chinese fleet escaping at night. The Emperor has ordered the envoys to remain at Nagasaki, declaring that he has been [deceived, and that he is just beginning to understand the situation. Tho Chinese loan has proved a failure. The western ports at Chefoo were attacked yesterday, probably as a feint to cover fresh landing by the Japanese. The latter's fleet chased and sauk two torpedo boats from Weihaewai. It is believed that Adminal Ting and a European engiueer, both of whom escaped when Waihaewai was captured, were on board these boats. Paris, February S. A Chinese enyoy has arrived here, accredited, to endeavour to persuade the Great Powers to intercede and arrange for peace. London, February 8. The Times' correspondent at Chefoo reports the japanes^ have caivie;l the remaining positions at Waihaewei. Torpedo boats sank the Ting Yuen, blew up Lai Yuen, Chen Yuen, and Ping Yuen, and the remainder were captured. All forts on Linkung Tao were also captured.