THE COREAN TROUBLE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2735, 8 November 1894, Page 1

THE COREAN TROUBLE.

Shanghai, Nov. 4. The Chinese were driven from FunghWang Ching with a loss of 300 men killed, 50 cannons, 1500 rifles, 1000 Bhells, 2,000,000 rounds of small ammunition, and a great quantity of other munitions of war. After the defeat the Chinese army fled towards Monkden. The reports of the capture of Port Arthur by the Japanese and recapture of Kulienchieng by the Chinese are unconfirmed. The Japanese Army is marching on Haichang and Takusan, where the portion of the Chinese army driven from Funghwang Cheng, have taken refuge. The populace along the line of march are receiving the Japanese army with manifestations of welcome, as they are incensed at the cruelty of the Chinese soldiery. Count Ozama's army captured Kinchow after a few hours' fighting, the Chinese fleeing after the destruction of the outworks. The Japanese fleet heavily bombarded Tahenwan and Kakuyuro, and covered the land forces while they attacked and captured Talienwan. The Chinese offered a stubborn resistance and the victorious Japanese lost heavily. Winter has set in in Corea and will interfere with the campaign. Prince Kung has been appointed Dictator, and Li Hung Chang takes command of the Lutai army. Captain Hannekin has been ordered to raise a fresh army and organise it on German lines. The Japanese landed unopposed at Kinchow by the fleet attacking Shantang. The admiral started in pursuit but was recalled. Nov. 5. The Chinese army has evacuated Kulienchang, and occupied a mountain pass some miles to the rear, which it has been ordered to defend at all hazards. The Japanese have landed 40 miles north of Shanghai-Kwan. The Emperor has dismissed Li Hung Chang from the position of Viceroy of PechUi. Tokio, Nov. 5. The steamer Gallic, from San Francisco, has been seized at Yokohama. It is alleged that she carries contraband of war. London, Nov. 4. A Chinese loan of £1,600,000 will be issued on Tuesday. Nov. 6. The Daily News states that China has has formulated proposals for peace, and has submitted them to the Great Powers with a request that they should intervene to bring the war to a close. It is reported in Tientsin that there are now seventy thousand Russian troops at Yladivostock.