FIGHTING IN CHINA.
GUNI 10ATS PROTECT HANKOW. London, October 11. Realtor’s Pekin correspondent states that tb.e revolutionaries captured Wuchang. The Viceroy tied. A bond) killed the commander ol the troops. Five foreign gunboats are protecting Hankow. FURTHER ASR IST AN CE ASK EH FOR. (Received 12, 10 a.m.) Pekin, October 11. The Young China revolutionaries are burning Wuchang. The \iceroy’s yamcn has been destroyed. The lighting continues. Foreigners arc safe. , , ~ Volunteers at Hankow are standing to arms day and night. The foreign Consuls have telegraphed for further assistance.
Japanese and American cruisers are expected, and other gunboats are hurrying there. , ... European women and chddien aie taking refuge on river boats. ' (Received 12. 10. Id a.m.) Pekin, October 11.
The revolutionists at Wuchang have issued a proclamation threatening to decapitate anybody foreigners. The present movement is directed amiin st the Hancbu domination. The rebels in Szechuan have captured Kiating and \ achowfo.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 49, 12 October 1911, Page 5
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