THE CHINESE SITUATION.

North Otago Times, 20 July 1917, Page 3

THE CHINESE SITUATION.

CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF POSITION, GERMANY SOUGHT RESTORATION OF MONARCHY. (Per Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian'and N.Z. Cable Association) LONDON, July IS. A Peking tejegram to The Morning Post states that President Li-Yun-Hung definitely tendered his resignation, following the fight between his men and the adherents of the ex-Premier, Tuan ChiJui, wherein three men were killed.

The President has taken refuge in <i French hospital at Peking, and has also issued an appeal, urging the country to support his successor, Fang-Kita-Chang. The latter had refused, to accept the Presidency, being reluctant to proceed to Peking. (Australian aud'N.Z. Cable Association)' WASHINGTON, July IS,

The Tokio correspondent of the United Press reports that Li-Yiiau-Hung has left the Japanese Legation at Peki.v, where he sought refuge, and will residue the Presidency.

It is officially confirmed that Germany financed the attempt to restore the monarchy for the purpose of establishing peaceful relations with China. POSITION REPORTED STILL GLOOMY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association) Received July 20, at 12.5 a.m. LONDON, July 10. The Tientsin correspondent of ! The Morning Post says that in response to Li-Yuan-Hung's urgent request Feng-Kuo-Chang has accepted the acting-Pre-sidency. ■ '■, The outloojc continues gloomy and there is no evidence .rapprochement between the north and south. 1