THE COREAN WAR.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4947, 9 February 1895, Page 2

THE COREAN WAR.

» ■ MORE FIGHTING.

THE CHINESE LOAN i FAILUItE.

Shanghai, February 8. The western forts at Cliefou were attacked yesterday, probably as a, feint to cover a fresh landing by the Japanese

The latter's fleet chased and sank two torpedo boats from Weihaiwoi.

It is believed Admiral Ling and a European engineer, both of whom escaped when Weihaiwoi was captured, were on board these boats. London, February 8. The Times correspondent at Chefoo reports that the Japanese have carried the remaining positions at Weihaiwoi.

Torpedo boats sank the Ting Yuen and blew up the the Lai Yuen, Chen Yuen, and Ping Yuen, and the remainder were captured. All tbe forts onLui-kung-tnnwore also captured. (Received, February 9,1.10 a.m.) Shanghai, February 8. Tho Japanese fleet, on Sunday fiercely bombarded tho Lui-kung-tan forts. The Ting Yuen and three othed Chinese warships, bravely assiste| the forts. Admiral Ting ordered all the troops to fight to the last, and until they were slain. On Monday tho Japaneso warships resumed bombarding the Chinese ships, and repeatedly hit guns, which wore disabled. Though their crows fought with spirit, both the Ting Yuen and the Chen Yuen were riddled with shot, and sank at their stations, amidst frantic shouts from the victors. The other Chinese ships are in a disabled condition, and their capture is regarded as a certainty. The Japaneso are preparing to attack forts on Lui-kung-tan. General Otori was among thoso killed. The mines at the ontrance to ths harbour prevented the Chinese fleet from escaping at night. Tho Emperor has ordered the envoys to remain at Nagasaki, declaring that he has been deceived, and that he is just beginning to understand tho situation. The Chineso loan has beon a fail-i lire. £ Paris, February 8. A Chinese envoy has arrived here accredited to ondeavour to persuade the Great Powers to intcrcedo and arrange for peace.