China and Japan.
The Japanese have captured one forfc at Weihaiwei. After their fleet had bombarded the position, the Japanese landed the troops, who stormed three forts, and the guns in Weihaiwei are now silenced. After two days' fighting at Weihaiwei, the Chinese fled when the assault was delivered. They lost 2000 men. They still hold one island, some forts and the ships. The resistance offered by some of the forts at Weihaiwei is regarded as feeble, in view of the natural strength of the Chinese force. The latter's warships maintained a heavy fire, and many of the forts were stubbornly defended, but the majority were captured in a few hours. Both sides lost heavily, but the Japanese captured an enormous quantity of munitions of war. It is reported that one of the Japanese warships was disabled, and two torpedo boats were sunk. The fire of the Chinese fleet was conducted from anchorage in the harbour.
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Manawatu Herald, 5 February 1895, Page 2
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156China and Japan. Manawatu Herald, 5 February 1895, Page 2
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