THE CHINESE COUP D'ETAT.
nOW THE DOWAGER EMPRESS REGAINED SUPREMACY. HEP- MOTIVE FOR SEIZING THE REINS. REPORTED DEATH OF THE EMPEROR. [press association.] Shanghai, 23rd September. The Marquis Ito, ex-Premier of Japan — who gave place to Couut Okuma iv June last, and wlio was reported a few days a^o to be in China studying the value of China as an ally — on Tuesday discussed with the Emperor of China the proposed reforms. Subsequently the palace was iv a state of revolution. An edict was issued in the Emperor's name, but was really dictated by the Dowager-Empress, proclaiming a restoration of the regency. The document asserts that at the Emperor's earnest entreaty the Dowager for the third time comes to the assistance of the Government in troublesome times. It is rumoured in Shanghai that the Emperor is dead. The gates of the palace were closed with a great suddenness. The coup is due to the Dowager's dislike of reforms, and her determination to prevent Marquis Ito from arranging a ChiueseJapanese alliance.
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Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 74, 24 September 1898, Page 5
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170THE CHINESE COUP D'ETAT. Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 74, 24 September 1898, Page 5
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