China and Japan.

Manawatu Herald, 4 October 1894, Page 2

China and Japan.

Japanese warships patrol the Straits oi PecHili; and daily jiass Weihawei and Port Arthur. The Emperor of China has appointed a committee of three advisers, including his uncle Prince Kung, to conduct the war. He declares that tbe defeats have arisen front income petentfy and Corruption. The steamer Pathan ha? been released, no munitions of war having been found on board. There are 25,0d0 Chinese troops concentrated east of Pekin, and an additional 20.000 from Kashgar. A force of 6000 picked Manchus is holding Shankaikwah". Prince Knng, uncle of the Emperor of China, has been appointed co- director of the war with Li Hung Chang. The Japanese have declared lead | a contraband of Wat'i The Japanese forces have occupied Heichow on the road to Moukden unopposed; i - It is reported that the Governor of Tientsin has been betraying the Chinese movements to the Japanese since the beginning of the war, and has now fled from the country. Executions in'the. Chinese camp at Tientsin for the purpose of preserving discipline are of daily occurrence. The troops are without clothing, food, or arms. The statement that Wiju has been evacuated i 3 confirmed. The remains of the Chinese army are encamped on the northern bank of the Yaln River. It is reported that the Japanese army which left Hiroshima has landed between the Yellow River and Tientsin. The Chinese are sending troops to Formosa. Sung Kwei, the Emperor's father-in-law, has selected 5000 men to defend the approaches from the coast to the capital. The Emperor is showering favours on Prince Kung. European living inland are rushing to the coast cities to secure the protection of the warships.