The Corean War.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 48368, 29 September 1894, Page 3

The Corean War.

[United Pirn Ajiochilm.] (By Eleetrie 'idcgrtiph —Copyright,! (Received Sept. 29,1 a.m.) Shanghai, Syptembor 28, Further reports from Yaln state that the Lan Yuon sank in !)0 sees. A Chinese court-martial is enquiring into the cowardice alleged against some of the captains. Admiral Ting charges three of the vessels with leaving without engaging the enemy, and the captains of theso vessels make as an excuso the suddenness of the attack. Tlio Times correspondent states that the concussion from the first discharge of the King Yuen's guns capsized everyone on the bridge, and that the execution of the Japanese quick-firing guns was marvellous. One of the Japanese vessels was sunk and three others badly damaged by the lire. Another issaid to have been so badly injured that her bow was submerged, and her propellers were in the air, (Received Sept. 2!), 10.35 a.m.) SnAxiiiiAi, September 28. The Japanese did not discharge a single torpedo in the battle of Yalu, Jhe American Tariff Bill. [United Press Assoeiutivu.] (Hil Etedrk Telegraph.—Copyright.)

(Received Sept. 29,10.35 a.m.) London, September 28. Tho Chamber of Commerce gave a banquet to Senator Wilson, who was prominent in his efforts to pass the American Tarilf Bill, Mr Wilson said the Americans I had discovered that infant industries supported by the Tariff never became self-supporting, but were always more and more clamorous for assistance,

Riots at Rio Janeiro

300 Persons Killed

[ United Press Asmciiition.] (Bj '/ Eleetrie Telegraph—Copyright.)

(Received Sept, 20, 11.25 a.m.) Nbw Yoiik, September 28, The New York Worbl publishes a despatch from Rio Janeiro, stating that thcro has been five days rioting there. Outrages onPortuguose merchants were instigated by Peixolo, on the pretence of dispersing the Royalist meetings, Great damage was inflicted on property, while 110 less than tiOO persons were killed and 208 injured. The British Legation is crowded with refugees. Warning. [Unihd Frew /Imriution,] (By Electric telegmph.—Copyright) (Received Sept. 2!llh, 10.35 a.m.) London, Sept. 28lh. Several warnings to intending investors in West Australian mines, are published bv the newspapers, including a letter by Howard Smith in the Times. liotorian Politics, [ United Pms A*mri<ition.] (By Electric 'telegmph.—Copyright.) (Received Sept. 29,'11,40 p.m.) Muuiouhxk, September 29, The Labour Party meet next week to elect a leader, and determine their attitude towards the Government, Members of the Party have already marked olf seats on the Ministerial side. The inclusion of Sir R Sargood and Mr (Juthbert, and the exclusion of Mr Tremvith is a sore point with the Labour Party. It is understood tliatMessrsSliiels and Deakin were offered the pick of the portfolios, but declined, though they promised to support the Government; The acting Railway Com missioners have been re-appointed for a further period of three months, Federation. [United Preu Asmwtioii.] ,(By Electric 'telegraph.—Copyright.)

(Received Sept. 29. 11.50 a.m.) Svdxkv, September 29. The Premier intends, at an early date, to open up a confidential communication with the Colonies, which have intimated willingness to join in the Federal Government, the object being to arrive at some basis of action generally acceptable to all. The Shearing Troubles. [UnitedPress Association.] (By Electric Telegraph.—Oipj/rhjU) Biiisiiaxk, September 29, The ollicial reason given for declaring the strike off, is that the shearers consider tlioy have won a fair advanlage this year, and it is necessary to prepare for another tussle with the employers in the near future.