THE CHINA-JAPANESE WAR.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1190, 21 December 1894, Page 34

THE CHINA-JAPANESE WAR.

Shanghai, December 13.

The Japanese have occupied Foochow practically without bloodshed, their attack being unopposed by the Chinese, who are retreating to Niu-Chwang. The garrison of Weihaiwai has announced that they will desert if attacked. It is reported that the Japanese divisions have landed on the shores of the Gulf of Pechili, and have taken up a position near Taku. Shanghai, December 14. The report of the capture of Kinchow by the Japanese turns out to be untrue. Prince Kung has been appointed virtual dictator of China. Li Hung Chang has regained his influence at Court, it being found that his services were indispensable to the country in the present crisis. It is thought likely that Li Hung Chang will go to Japan as envoy, to treat for peace. The Japanese have sent 1000 sledges for the use of the army in Manchuria, in order to enable it to travel over snow. Shanghai, December 15. General Tachili's forces checked the advance of Major' von Hannekin, after sharp fighting. < The Chinese were the offensive party. A further war loan of 50,000,000 dollars is to be raised by Japan. Shanghai, December 16. The Japanese advance force met 5000 Chinese troops at Fenghuangtchang, on the Moukden road, where some severe fighting took place. The Japanese were unable to advance, but they gained a very strong defensive position. The Chinese are protesting that they are able to protect the Foreign Legations, j Shanghai, December 17. In the engagement at Fenghuangtchang the Chinese were routed, losing 250 men. v The loss on the Japanese side was 100. J It is reported that the Manchurians ■ are petitioning the Japanese to depose the present dynasty reigning over China. The Japanese army is suffering terrible hardships from cold. There is much ; disease in the ranks.

Two hundred and fifty European and American marines have arrived at Pekin to guard the Legations.