THE CHINESE REVOLT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 42, 14 February 1912, Page 6

THE CHINESE REVOLT.

EVIDENT THAT A MAJORITY FAVOUR A REPUBLIC.

THRONE TAKES A BACK SEAT

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright United Press Association.

Pekin, February ,13.

The edicts say that in. consequence of the uprising of the Republican army K the Empire was a .seething and boiling cauldron; It was evident that u majority was in favour of a republic. “How,” says tlie edict, “can the Throne oppose the desires of millions for the glory of a single family? Yuan-Shih-Kai has therefore been commissioned to organise a Republican Government, uniting the Manchus,. Chinese, Mongols, Mohabins and Thibetans.”

The Emperor retains his title. No furtner eunuchs will be made.

Dr. Morrison explains that tlie title is not hereditary.

INSURRECTION BREAKS OUT AT

WEI-EAi-WEI

BRITISH TROOPS DESPATCHED

(Received 14, 8 a.m.)

Pekin, ’February 13

An insurrection has occurred at Woi-Hai-Wei. The British Minister is -sending a company of troops.

NEW PRESIDENT NATURALISED AMERICAN.

PREVIOUS CITIZEN OF HAWAII

(Received 14, 8 a.m.) Now York, February 13. The new President of China is a naturalised American, because he was a citizen of Hawaii when the islands were taken over bv America in 1900.

OUTLINE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION, CONSCRIPTION PROVIDED FOR. * (Received 14, 9.40 a.m.) Pekin, February 13. The Republicans propose a constitution on the American model except that the President, Vice-President and Premier will be. elected by Congress. The constitution also provides for religious freedom and the establishment of conscription.