Japanese Defeated In Formosa

A large forcé of lilack Fiara attacked the JapaDese troops at Tokoham, island of l'ormosa, and fought with desperate courage. The Japanese were only saved from defeat bj the superior discipline of their troops. But they were finally compelled to retreat before the onslaught of the Chinese. Another fight took place 00 miles south of Taipeh. The Black Flag-s %vere ín ahnost over whelming numbers and fought with the utmost bravery and stubbornness, and only the shells from the heavy puns of the Japanese saved the latter from dire disaster. As it was the Japanese were compelled to retreat.