NEWS BY CABLE.

Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 24, 21 September 1894, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

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The War in Corea,

London, September 18.

Fifty thousand Japanese were engaged in the battle near Seoul. A report is current that Li Hung Chang has committed suicide in consequence of his degradation. Many Japanese noblemen have volunteered as soldiers. The war fever continues to rage very fiercely. The Times considers that the battle has changed the balance of power in the East, and may have a far-reaching effect. The victory was due to the Japanese supremacy, enabling them to convey troops to Corea. Shanghai, September 17.

The Japanese captured the entire effective staff of the Chinese troops, including Commander Fonksian and four generals. Great piles of rifles and a large quantity of warlike stores were also taken.

The Japanese are arranging to ship 14,000 prisoners taken in the recent battle to Japan. Several Chinese towns are showing signs of panic, as a Japanese invasion is feared.

On news of the victory reaching Tokio, there was great rejoicing. Bells were set ringing and a salute fired. It is doubtful whether the Japanese will engage in war with the Coreans before winter.

Japanese spies have for some considerable time swarmed in the arsenals, forts, and camps in Pekin and the provinces. The Chinese are dealing severely with spies when captured, whether Japanese or Chinese.

London, September 17.

Many city men consider it desirable that the National Bank of New Zealand should also amalgamto with the Bank of New Zealand.

Lord Hotfield, a Liberal leader, has seceded from the party and announced that in future he will be a bitter opponent. He explains that the change is due to the Budget proposals introduced by Sir W. Harcourt. St. Petersburg, Sept. 17. By the collapse of a warehouse at Meinsk, 20 persons were killed. Paris. September 17. M. Lockroy, president of the subcommittee to report on the French defences, in his report on those of Toulon, states that there only five out fifty torpedo boats ready for sea. Calcutta, September 17. It is stated that the Ameer of Afghanistan will visit England in March next.

Rome, September 17. ' Official newspapers advise England and Italy to combine in defending their interests in Madagascar, Melbourne, September 18. The Premier’s return for the Castlemaine seat is by no means certain. Parliament will meet on October 3. Sydney, September 18.

The steamer Colonist, which went aground on the Newcastle bar, has broken her back. A number of men concerned in sbeariug outrages in various parts of the colony have been arrested. Brisbane, September 18.

The Shearers’ Camp at Winton has, by a small majority, decided to declare the strike off, but the decision of the other camps is awaited before final action is taken.