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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

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The Corean War. Further Japanese Successes. Emperor and Viceroy. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 December 1894 · page 2

The Chinese, in attempting to recapture Ninchow, which had been occupied by the Japanese, were repusled with a loss of 200. The…

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The Corean War. Chaos Prevalent in Pekin. Rising of the Populace Feared. Chilian Cruiser Purchased by Japan. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 December 1894 · page 2

There is no fresh news to hand concerning the movements of the Japanse troops advancing on Pekin. The news from Pekin is of a very…

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The Corean War. Another Chinese Loan. Alleged Acts of Barbarity. The Peace Negotiations. [By Cable[?]] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 December 1894 · page 2

It is announced that a further Chinese 4[?]per cent, loan of £1,200,000 for war purposes will shortly be placed on the London market…

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The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 December 1894 · page 2

General Yamarata, who commanded the Japanse army which successfully invaded Corea and Manchuria, is returning to Japan invalided…

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The Corean War. The Peace Negotiations. Chinese Army Organisation. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 December 1894 · page 2

The negotiations for peace between China and Japan do not seem to have made any satisfactory progress so far. Japan now insists that, in any…

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The Corean War. The Peace Negotiations. Movements of the Forces. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 December 1894 · page 2

China has now agreed to despatch a special ambassador to Tokio to negotiate terms of peace with Japan. It is reported that the Japanese…

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General Cable News. The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 December 1894 · page 2

Hostilities batween the Chinese and Japanese appear to be at a standstill for the present. It is reported that China has appointed an ambassador to…

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The Corean War. Another Japanese Movement The Peace Proposals. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 December 1894 · page 2

It is reported from Shanghai that 16 Japanese men-of-war have appeared off Shangaikwon, a port in the Gulf of Pechili. The Europeans of…

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The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 December 1894 · page 2

It is reported that the Japanese have captured Kinchow and defeated the Chinese at Kinahan. They are now advancing on Tsohunkow…

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The Corean War. The Japanese Advance. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 December 1894 · page 2

It is reported from Shanghai that 25,000 Japanese troops have landed between Taku-and Shanhaikwan with a view to marching on Pekin…

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The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 December 1894 · page 2

The reported capture of Kinchow by the Japanese is now stated to be untrue. Prince Kung, uncle of the Emperor,…

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The Corean War. The Peace Negotiations. Further Fighting. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 December 1894 · page 2

It is now considered likely that Li Hang Chang, the Chinese Viceroy, will proceed as envoy to Japan to arrange terms of peace…

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The Corean War. The Japanese in Manchuria. Foreign Legations in Pekin Guarded. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 December 1894 · page 2

Further details respecting the recent engagement between the Chinese and Japanese at Feng Huang Tcheng show that the former were routed wish 250…

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The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 December 1894 · page 2

There is no fresh news from Shanghai respecting the hostilities between China and Japan or the progress of the peace negotiations…

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General Cable News. The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 2

The Chinese commander at Port Arthur and nine generals have been arrested on charges of cowardice at the capture of that place by the Japanese…

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General Cable News. The French War Office Scandale. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 December 1894 · page 2

M. Dreyfus, charged with disclosing War Office secrets of the French Government, has been found guilty, and sentenced to deportation from the…

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General Cable News. The Corean War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 December 1894 · page 2

A Times correspondent at Hongkong states that a coal famine is anticipated, and suggests that Australia should endeavor to renew her trade with…

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The Japanico-Chinese War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 December 1894 · page 2

At the battle of Haitchong it transpires that the Japanese loss was 420. The Chinese have evacuated New-chang, and have now retreated upon…

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The Japanico-Chinese War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 December 1894 · page 2

At the request of China, Mr. Cleveland, U. S. President, has despatched Mr. Foster to Tokio, Japan, to assist the other envoys in the peace…

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The Japanico-Chinese War. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 December 1894 · page 2

It is reported in Washington, but upon what authority is not stated, that China has undertaken to pay an indemnity to Japan, such payment to…

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