THIS MORNING’S CABLES

Southland Times, Issue 13059, 6 November 1894, Page 2

THIS MORNING’S CABLES

British and Foreign (United Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph—Cop yright. ) LONDON, Nov. 5. Received sth, 7.30 p.m. The Chinese were driven from Fungwangching with the loss of 300 men killed, 50 cannons, 1500 rifles, 1000 shells, two million rounds of small arm ammunition and a great quantity of other munitions of war. After the defeat the Chinese army fled towards Moukden. A bomb exploded in No. 2 residence in Tilney street, London. The building was considerably damaged, but none of the inmates were injured. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Livadia. Received 6th, 1.40 a.m. In the course of an interview Sir Thos. Sutherland, chairman of the P. and O.S.N. Co, advocated the establishment of an Imperial depot at Sydney for the storage of war material for the use of vessels selected as armed cruisers in case of an emergency. The reports of the capture of Port Arthur by the Japanese and recapture of Kulien Cheng by the Chinese are unconfirmed. The Japanese army is marching on Haichang and Takisan, where portions of the Chinese army driven from Funghwangcheng have taken refuge. The populace along the line of march are receiving the Japanese army with manifestations of welcome as they are incensed at the cruelty of the Chinese soldiery. Count Ozania’s army captured Kinchow after a few hours’ fighting, the Chinese fleeing after the destruction of the outworks. The Japanese fleet heavily bombarded Tahenwan and Kakuyuro and covered the land forces while they attacked and captured Tahenwan. The Chinese offered stubborn resistance and the victorious Japs lost heavily. Winter has set in in Corea and will interfere with the campaign. Prince Kung has been appointed dictator, and Li Hung Chang takes command of the Lutai army. Captain Hannekin has been ordered to raise a fresh Chinese army and organise it on German lines. The Japanese landed unopposed at Kinchow, by a feint of attacking Shantang. The Admiral started in pursuit but was recalled. A post mortem on the Czar disclosed paralysis of the heart from the effects of disease of the kidneys,and also inflammation of the left lung. Princess Alix has been rechristened Alexandra. The Waziris crept on the camp of the delimitation party in the middle of the night and rushed the pickets. The rebels were charged by the military escort and a desperate hand to hand encounter ensued. Lieutenant McAulay, two native officers, and 44 men were killed, and five European officers and 34 men badly wounded. The Waziris had 250 killed, besides a large number wounded. Cavalry pursued the rebels among the hills. The Empire Music Hall reopened on Saturday night. At the close of the performance the audience wrecked the partitions closing the promenades and thus restored the latter in their old form. For some time the hall was a scene of great tumult.

Before the explosion in Tilney street occurred a foreigner drove from the Savoy hotel to the house. The front door and stone steps were wrecked and the opposite wall was damaged. The affair is wrapped in mystery and no arrests have been made. The house was occupied by Mr Reginald Brett, son of Lord Esher. The Times says there is good reason to believe that the United States will consent to Hawaii leasing Bird Island for the purpose of landing a Pacific cable.