The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
CHINESE REBEL
REGULAR SOLDIERS ~ REVOLT
AGAINST THE EMPEROR.
Prince Tuan and Gen. Tung Flu Sian
DIRECTING Insurrection I'm Mongo-
lin and shen-si Province.
PRINCE CHING NOT ALARMED
HE LIKENs THE UPRISING TO A
STORM ~ TEACUP,
And Asserts that seventeen-Nine-
teenths of the Natives Are Ardent
Supporters of the Dynasty.
TUAN AND TUNG FU SIAN Willy
PLAYING sHREWD GAME TO Es-
CAPE DECREED PUNISHMENT.
NO Confirmation of Report that Russia
Has Severed Relations with
Chinn-fndemnity Question.
And Asserts that Sevcnteen-Nine-
Supporters of the Dynasty.
TUAN AND TUNG Flu SIAN Willy
PLAYING 4 sHREwD GAME TO Es-
CAPE DECREED PUNISHMENT.
No Confirmation of Report that Russia
Has Severed Relations with
Chinn-fndemnity Question.

PEKING. April s.-The rumors which
have been current during the past few
days OF the outbreak of a rebellion. headed
by General Tung Flu Sian. the former conn
mander of the northern army. In the prov
irces of Mongolia and Shen-Si have been
absolutely authenticated. Ii Hung Chang
and Prince Ching have received informa-
ton on the subject. which, though indefi-
mite, still proves that the court is seri-
ously alarmed. General Flu Sian was,
cording to last accounts, about 80 miles
from the court with 11.O00 regular troops.
all supposed TO be devoted to himself. The
court has about the same number of SOL
diers at Si-Ngan-Fu, but it is probable
the troops of Tung Flu Sian are better
drilled and better armed.
IL is believed that the Mongolian re-
bellion was brought about through agents
of Prince Tuan and General Tung Flu Sian.
Ii Hung Chang believes there are about
5000 troops i'm Mongolia. and incines in
the belief that they have not joined in
the rebellion. He does not think the court
is in any danger. and thinks the object
of Prince Tuan, who was last reported
at Ying-Hsu. with 10000 men. ready to
resist arrest. and General Tung Flu Sian is
10 create a diversion of interests in order
TO force unconditional protection of them
selves. Unofficial Cinnamon of intelligence
regard the rising as most unfortunate at
the present time. to the interests of China
and as possibly meaning the use of for
eign troops to protect the court itself.
The ministers of the powers do not think
that. provided foreign interests do not
suffer. any present interference is likely.
If the dynasty should be overthrown, 1t
would. to a certain extent, delay the peace
negotiations. but they consider that
regime not bound by traditions like those
of the present court would probably be
much easier 10 deal with eventually, as
the ceremonial could be much curtaiIed.
Prince Ching. who is a relative. and may
be considered TO take the court view of the
situation. thinks the rebellion is a storm
In a tea cup. He says the present court
is loved and esteemed by seventeen-nine-
teenths OF the population of China and
that the same proportion of able bodied
men in China would rise TO protect the
existing dynasty. The Empress dowager
as the adviser of the Emperor, holds a
place in the affections of the people not
dreamed of. and not understood by for
eigners. Her slightest wish is the EN-
peror law, tnough ne Is Dy no means the
fgure-head the foreign powers frequently
suppose. The Emperor recognizes her
ability, invaluable aid and advice.
The remaining bodies of Americans were
shipped homeward this morning. They
now number fifty-four, and will leave on
board the transport Egbert Tomorrow
The Egbert will also take twenty-seven
military prisoners. a number of sick men.
the discharged soldiers, the teamsters and
other civilian employees.