China and Japan.
The Japanese advance force 'inejs \ 5000 Chinese troop 3at Fenghuangfc* * chang, on the Moakien road, where •> some severe fighting took" ■". place, ' , The Japanese were unable tor. ad* vance, but they gained a very strong defensive position. '■'-■■■ The Chinese are protesting thaiC '* they are able to protect the Fortign ' Legations. ..:. . ... In the engagement at Fenghuangtchang the Chinese were routed/ losing 250 men. r It ia reported that theManchurians ' are petitioning the Japanese to.<le>. '- pose the present dynasty reigning over China. ...-;,; The Japanese army is suffering terrible hardships from cold. There is much disease in the ranks. Two hundred and fifty European ; and American marines have arrived at Pekin to guard the Legations. ■
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Manawatu Herald, 20 December 1894, Page 2
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114China and Japan. Manawatu Herald, 20 December 1894, Page 2
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