China and Japan.

Manawatu Herald, 27 October 1894, Page 2

China and Japan.

Japan claims the right to' garrison Corf a until reforms are effected, and demands territorial security from China um.il the indemnity is paid. China asks for the independence of Corea. It U reported in Shanghai that negotiations have been reopened, and probably peace will be restored. Chinese official* at Shanghai repm i hit an engagement took place a'i Wju on M >nday, and that the Japanese retired in the direction of P.ng Yang; abo that 8000 were killed on each side. It is reported that a large force of Tmghak rebels are marching on Seoul. Japanese warships seized a Norwegian vesaol xnpp'ised to be carryiaer contraband goods. The Chinese Viceroy warns foreigners not proceed inland, owing to the excited ita.ce of natives because

of the threatened Japanese invasion. The Chinese fleet* it is said, had left Weihaiwei With orders to attack the Japanese should they meet them. A French warship fired on the British steamer Tayuen in Chinese waters, compelling her to display her flag. . There aye 1800 wounded Japanese at ChemulpOj and many at Seoul, besides which over 2000 have been forwarded to Japan. Japan has again refused to entertain the peace proposals unless her successes are recognised, and it is said the Chinese are willing to agree i to this. Tho Chinese killed in battle at Ping Yang some time ago are still unburied ; and the sanitary condition of Corea is reported to be horrible. It is rumoured that an engagement has taken place between the opposing forces in the vicinity of Port Arthur. France shows a disposition to inflict punishment on China unless her long list of claims are settled. Two Chinese generals, oharged with cowardice and extortion, also with having murdering Frenchmen, will, it is expected, be beheaded.