THE CHINESE REBELLION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 4207, 5 April 1916, Page 5

THE CHINESE REBELLION.

YUAN IN A TIGHT CORNER

(United Press Association —Copyright) (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) (Received April 4, 5.25 p.m.) LONDON, April 4"The Times’ ” correspondent at Pekin says the situation is developing unfavorably for Yuan. Maiiv the provinces which are ostensibly loyal arc- actually neutral and secretly hostile. It- is generally realised that the initiative has passed from the Government to the Opposition. i no cancellation of the Monarchy does not satisfy Yuan's opponents, who demand h’-.t abduction.

Yuan’s friends are urging him to immediately assemble Parliament ; >u<i bring about the formation of a Government eonductable on Constitutional lines.

A GRAVE SITUATION.

REBELS GAIN UPPER HAND

(Received April 5, 1.15 a.m.) PEKIN, Anril 4

Chinese troops at Swatow have declared their independence of the Central Government. A party of marines from the I nit-el States gunboat Walmington. have been landed in the city. Change Howfu has also declares! its independence, and the authorities have asked the American Consul to send a warship to protect the silk factories and ironworks. Cant-on reports that the river trade is decreasing owing to the disturbed condition of the inland districts. Business in Canton is largely suspended. The populace are greatly excited. Many have left the towns, and others are preoaring to stand a siege. It is stated that the rebels will refuse to make peace until Yuan'ShUt Kai has resigned the presidency ar l General Iluingsliikuing has been superseded.