Revolt in China.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 110, 30 October 1911, Page 5

Revolt in China.

OFFICIALS PANIC-STRICKEN. EXODUS OF MANCHU FAMILIES. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright Pekin, October 27. Persistent rumors that General Yinchang is dead caused a panic among officials in Pekin, and an exodus of Manchu families is taking place. Statements are also current that Canton has fallen. In coii-equrnce of remonstrances by the Powers. I.ivanhimg has agreed that the Customs revenues of ports under his control, including Foochow. shall remain to the credit of Inspector-General Aglen. Juichang has reached Shanghai in disguise! A CHINESE REPUBLIC. Pekin. October 27. Lihuanhung has informed the Powers that he has been proclaimed President of the Republic of China. MILITARY DICTATORSHIP. IMPERIALS FAIX BACK ON YUAN-SHI-KAI. REOROAXISIXO THE FORCES. Received 20, 5.5 p.m. Pekin. October '2B.

An edict has been issued giving Yuan-Shi-Kai the military dictatorship, recalling General Yin Chang, with the rank of Imperial Minister. Yuan-Shi-Kai is reorganising the forces under his own nominees as divisional commanders. The first army will he under General Fan-Gugo-Chang. The second army is mobilising under Gen. eral Suan-Cliijui. and a third will subsequently be organised. The Dowager-Empress contributed a million taels to the expenses of the campaign, assisting to replace the recaptured Treasurv.

The Assembly memorialised the Throne, requesting that a Parliament be formed, and the Cabinet reconstituted, Manchu nobles to be excluded.

The memorial recommends the pardon of the present rebels. Several members of the Assembly demanded the decapitation of Cheng-Svtan-Hnai, and an attempt was made to assasinate him

The British Minister hastily convened » meeting of the representatives of the nations who participated in the recent Joans. They vigorously protested at the barbarity. Ching fled to Tientsin, escorted by an \ American force. Imperial troops have recaptured Chengtu. VALOROUS CHTXAMEX. FLUSHED WITH VICTORY. Received 30. 12.30 a.m. Pekin. October 2fl. An engagement was found in a rainstorm, the Imperial troops showing great valor. They captured large quantities of ammunition. Flushed with victory they then occupied the outskirts of the city of Hankau. Imperial reinforcements arc hurrying up to protect the railway.