THE COREAN TROUBLE.
Shanghai, Nov. 28. Captain Hannekeu has strongly fortified Shanghaiewan, in order to block the road to Pekin. The Japanese released on parole Reuter’s reporter, who was captured at Port Arthur. Twelve warships, besides a number of transports, fell into the hands of the Japanese at Port Arthur. The English man-of-war Daphne, and a large body of marines, have been ordered to Tientsin from Chefoo. The Japanese sank two warships carrying soldiers, who had escaped from Port Arthur. Nov. 29. The Chinese were defeated at Motieuting with heavy loss. One hundred and twenty of the highest officials in China have signed a memorial to the Emperor impeaching Li Hung Chang for treachery. Tokio, Nov. 28. De Tring, Commissioner of Customs in Tientsin, with several high Chinese officials has arrived at Kobe with Li Hung Chang’s letters, and they will discuss the peace prorosals with Count Ito, Prime Minister of Japan. The Japanese refuse to receive Commissioner De Tring on the ground that he has not sufficient authority to treat for peace. Washington, November 28.
The New York Herald’s special correspondent says that the outcry against the Viceroy will probably result in an order for his execution. He may be expected to resist as he possesses an army of followers.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2745, 1 December 1894, Page 1
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211THE COREAN TROUBLE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2745, 1 December 1894, Page 1
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