German warships Kaiser, Prinz Wilhelm and Kormora captured Chiense fortress in the Kiao-chau Bay , China according to the Dutch newspaper Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated Friday 19 November 1897

An item dated Singapore the 19^th reported that on the Monday before the German cruisers Kaiser, Prinz Wilhelm and Kormoran entered the Kiao-chau Bay to demand satisfaction for the killing of German missionary in the province Shangtung by the anti foreigners party. This party was lead by the Chinese governor Li Ping Heng. When the German admiral demanded that the Chinese forces would leave the fortresses fled the Chinese troops without any resistance. The German colours were hoisted above the fortresses which were now manned by 600 German navy troops.