THE COREAN QUARREL.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVI, Issue 2274, 2 August 1894, Page 2

THE COREAN QUARREL.

JAPANESE CEUISEE DISABLED. By Telegraph. — Special. — Copyright. London, July 31. A fight took place between a Chinese ironclad and a Japanese cruiser. Many on both sides were killed. The cruiser was crippled, but escaped in a waterlogged condition. The owners of the Kawshung, through the British Foreign Office, have mad© a claim for damages against Japan. It is believed the incident will seriously complicate matters. Reports from Shanghai state that the Chinese transports, fearing the Japanese fleet, have returned to Cheefoo. Britain and Russia will co-operate to secure peace, and all the Powers are moving in the same direction. Reports from Shanghai state that the Japanese sank the ironclad Chinhuyen and two cruisers on Monday' last, after a hot fight. All able-bodied Chinamen are debarred from leaving the Empire. Hongkong, July 31, The Chinese are making preparations for a prolonged war. THE LATEST. CHINA DETERMINED TO FIGHT. THE NAVAL~ENGAGEMENT DOUBTED. Received August 2, 0.45 «.w. Hongkong, August 1. Li Hung Chang declares that if war is provoked C hina will fight to the bitter end. The Chinquen, one of the cruisers reported to have been sunk by the Japanese, reached Weihawai in a damaged condition on Sunday. The last engagement is therefore doubted. London, August 1. The Chinese Legation entirely discredits the reported engagement between Japanese and Chinese warships.