YOUNG CHINA.

Mataura Ensign, 1 November 1911, Page 6

YOUNG CHINA.

A REVOLUTIONARY ULTIMATUM. THE NEW REGIME. 8T ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT. PES, UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. PEKIN, Oct. 31. The guilding hand of Yuan-Shi-Kai is apparent in the establishment of a real Constitution. Lechiachu," a Chinese, has succeeded the Manchu President of the Assembly. Chao-ping-Chuan, also a Chinese, and the foremost politician amongst Yuan-Shi-Kai's supporters, has superseded the Manchu Minister for the Interior. Foreign troops marched round the foreign concessions at Tientsin. The demonstration was intended to impress the natives. The Commissioner of Customs has received a letter signed by Hungenfond on behalf of the revolutionary committee announcing that it is shortly intended to seize Tientsin and Pekin, adding that the rebels intended to ahplish all Likin duties. The latter advises foreign employees in the Likin department to obtain situations in the Maritime Customs. THE EMPEROR'S CONTRITION. PEACE AND GOODWILL PROMISED PEKIN, Oct. 31. An edict published in the name of the Emperor blames officials and gentry for embezzlement of public funds „and declares that edicts frequently promulgated were not obeyed. The Emperor was not allowed to hear grumbling or see disaster looming ahead. The whole Empire was in a state of seething discontent and the people's minds were perturbed. The edict adds: "The spirits of nine late Emperors are unable properly to enjoy the sacrifices made to them. I fear the people will suffer grievously. All this is my fault. I swear to carry out reforms, and, with our soldiers and people, execute the Constitution faithfully, modifying legislation, abolishing hardships, and realising union of Manehus and Chinese.