A REBELLION IN CHINA.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 14386, 31 May 1907, Page 7

A REBELLION IN CHINA.

* COMPULSORY SUICIDE.' THE OBJECT OP THE REBELLION. United Pre«i A.«oci*-tion —By Electrio T»l«gT»ph—Copyriglrt. PEKIN, May 29. Tho rebels near Swatow captured a brigadier-general's family and compelled them to commit suicide by drowning in a well. The rebels have issued a proclamation which declares that the object of tho rising is to exterminate the officials and overthrow the Government. It is not directed against foreigners or ordinary citizens. The Canton authorities have sent troops.