Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-09
CHINESE ARE
NOW IN REVOLT
General Tung Heads the Rebel.
lion in the Provinces of Man
goIia and Shensi.
Ii HUNG CHANG Is OPTIMISTIC
Court at Sian III Is Seriously Alarmed
Rising Regarded as Unfortu-
nate at Present Time.

Picking. April 9.-The rumorS which
have been current during the last few
days of the outbreak of a rebellion,
headed by General Tung- Fuh-Sian,
the former commander of the northern
army in the provinces of Mongolia and
Shensi, have been absolutely authenti-
Gated. Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching have received information on
the subpect which, though indefinite
still proves that the court is seriously
alarmed. General Tung was. accord
ing TO last accounts. about 40 miles
from the court with 1000 regular
troops. all supposed to be devoted to
himself. The court has about the same
number of soldiers at Sianfu. but it
is probable that the troops of Tung-
Fu-Sian are better drilled and better
armed
Earl Lii Discredits Rnmor.
1t is believed that the MOn9olian re-
hellion was brought about through
agents of Prince Tuan and General
TUng Sian. Ii Hung Chang thinks
there are about 1000 regular troops in
Mongolia and inclines to the belief
that they have not Joined in the re-
bellion. H does not think the court
is in any danger and thinks the OBJ
iect of Prince Tuan CwhO was last re-
ported at Ning-HSu with 10000 men.
prepared to resist arresb and Gen
eral Tung-Fu-Sian is TO create a di-
version of interest I'm order to force
unconditional protection of them
selves.
Require Foreign Troops.
Unofficial Cinnamon of intelligence
r, gard the rising as most unfortuna to
at the present time to the interests of
China. and as possibly meaning the
use OF foreign troops to protect even
the court itself. The ministers of
the powers do not think. that provid-
cd foreign interests do not suffer. any
Interference is likely. If the dynasty
should be overthrOwn il would. to a
certain extent. delay the peace nego-
tiations. but they consider that
regime not bound by traditions like
those of the present court would prob
ably be much easier to deal with
eventually. as the ceremonial coH4a
be much curtailed.
Storm in Teacup.
Prince Ching. who, as 4 relative.
may be considered TO take the court
view of the situation. thinks the re-
bellfon is a storm in a teacup. He
saws the present court is loved and eS-
teemed by nine-tenths of the popula-
ton of China and THAT the same pro-
portion of able-bodied men in China
would rise TO protect the existing
dynasty. The empress dOwager. as
the adviser of the emperor holds
place in the affections of the people
not dreamed of and not understood by
foreigners Her slightest wish is
the emperor'S law. though he is ny no
means the figurehead the foreign pow
ers frequently suppose. The emperor
recognizes her ability, Invaluable aid
and advice.
Bodies of Americans Shipped.
The remaining bodies of Americans
were shipped homeward yesterday
morning. They now number fifty-four
and will leave on board the transport
Egbert today. The Egbert will also
take twenty-seven military prisoners.
number of sick men. the discharged
soldiers. the teamsters and other ci-
william employees.
Japan Is Pacific.
London, April 9.-Tbe Tokyo CORE
snondent of The Times telegraphs that
there is no truth whatever in the
alarmist rumors of warlike prepara-
tions or peremptory demands. Japan.
he adds. maintains a pacific attitude.
Yok ohama. April 9.-The news or
Eussia's decision not to press the Man
cburian agreement was received here
with a feeling of relief. In antlcipa-
tion of complications that might en-
sue had Russia reached another con-
cIusion the government has resolved
TO postpone number of important
state undertakings, involving large
expenditures.