CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 268, 1 November 1911, Page 5

CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

EMPEROR IN A BLUE FUNK

REFORMS PROMISED TOO LATE

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Peking. Oct. 31

The edict, which is published in the name cf the Emperor, blames the officials and gentry for the embezz.irment of public funds, and declares that edicts were frequently promulgated and not obc-v ed. The Emperor has not been allowed to hear tlie grumbling or sec the disaster looming ahead. The whole Empire was now seething with discontent and people’s minds were perturbed. It adds that the spirits cf nine late Emperors were unable properly to enjoy the sacrifices made to them. He feared that the people would suffer grievously. All this was his fault. He swc-ie to carry out the reforms', and with the soldiers and people to execute the constitution faithfully, modifying legislation, abolishing hardships and realising the union of Manchus and Chinese. CUSTOMS PROPOSALS. Peking, Oct. 31. The Commission of Customs has received a letter signed by Haycnfong on behalf cf the revolutionary committee announcing that they shortly intend to seize Tientsin and Peking. He adds that they intend to abolish all likin duties, and advises foreign employees in the likin departments to obtain situations m the maiilinie Customs. A FOREIGN DEMONSTRATION. Peking. Oct. 31. The foreign troops marched round the foreign concessions at Tientsin. The demonstration was intended to impress the natives. YUAN-SHIH-KAI AT AVORK. Peking, Oct. 31. The guiding hand of Yuan-shih-kai is,- apparent in the establishment of a real constitution. Sc-ehe-achu, a Chinese, has succeeded the Manc-hu President of the Assembly. Chac-ping-ehuan, also a Chinese, and the foremost politician amongst Yuan-shih-kai’s supporters, has su perse de d- the Manchu Minister of the Interior.

GRANTING THE CONSTITUTION SATISFACTION IX FINANCIAL CIRCLES. (Received .1, 8.5 a.m.) London, Oct. 31. Much satisfaction is expressed in the Far Eastern financial quarters at London at the granting of a constitution ensuring to China a strictly limited monarchy, as indicating a prospect of stable Government reforms. It is fully hoped the present troubles will lead to a greatly improved financial status and equallyimproved general administration.

IMPERIALIST ADVANCE CHECKED.

(Received 1, 10.0 a.m.) Peking, Get. 1

The Imperialist advance at Hanyang lias been checked, Respite <lie rebels losing three field guns.

It is estimated that since Friday a thousand rebels have been killed and three thousand wounded.