THE COREAN TROUBLE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2724, 13 October 1894, Page 4

THE COREAN TROUBLE.

Shanghai, Oct. 9,

It is reported that the Province of Pechili has risen in rebellion against the present dynasty. Foochow river is closed to shipping. It is estimated that the occupation of Corea coßts the Japanese £ 60,000 daily; Oct. 10.

Five thousand Russians have been posted on the Coreau frontier facing the Japanese. There is a panic in Canton at the Japanese advance, and it is reported that they have landed at Tarascada, menacing Port Arthur, though it is garrisoned with 10,000 Chinese troops. The report that Chefoo had been captured by the Japanese is not confirmed. Oct. 11. One thousand Chinese troops armed with bows and arrows have gone to the front. The Etnperorof China is infusing fresh energy into the defence of the empire. The Japanese fleet is reported to have been more crippled in the late engagement than was admitted; It is further stated that the Japanese admiral was utilising dummy : warships in order to make a sham demonstration off the coast.

It is reported that the Chinese fleet has been repaired and refitted, and leave? Port Arthur to-day. Reports, which however require confirmation, have beeii received that the Japanese troops have landed atr New Chang, situated at the head of Lnmting Gulf; also that they were compelled to recross-the ~ Yalu-river by the Chinese outposts. Tokio, Oct. 10. Japan has raised an internal loan of 50,000,000 dollars. London, Oct. 10.

The Times states that it is no European concern to bring pressure with, regard to the Japanese quarrel, which must be fought out. Birmingham has received enormous private orders'for ammunition. Washington, Oct. 10. Four gunboatß are being sent to Chinese waters.