New-York tribune., 1909-01-03

dismissal Of Yuan Shih Kai. The step Is believed
10 be the outcome OF NIanchu plot, and there
ere indications that the japanese representatives
slone had any inhling Of what was on foot
The foreign ministers became cOgnizant OF the
eict Of dismissal Al $50 O'Clock this afternoon,
and two hours LATER the American, German and
British ministers were in conference at the
British Legation The diplomats were still in
conclave late this evening. and it consequently
viii be impossible to learn tonight what course
the leading powers viii take in this surprising
development The governments VIII act only
after an Interchange Of ideas. but there IS Tea-
son 10 believe tonight that Prince Ching, pres
ident Of the Board Of Foreign Affairs. viii bc
waited upon tomorrow by q strong diplomatic
combination, such as the British, German and
American representatives here
There is nothing to indicate that the dismissal
ofYuan Shih Kai means danger TO foreigners. but
the good effect Of Chinese management OF the
crisis following the demise IF the Emperor and
the Empress Dolyager and the appointment Of
successor has been largely swept away by this
vindictive act. which VIII astonish and arouse
the outside world cripple China's credit. and
postpone the Withdrawal OF foreign troops prob
ably 1or I'VE wears
Yuan Shih kai's feelings are as Yet unknown.
and the legations are anziously awaiting a cIew
70 the thrones future course IF action
In accordance With the regulations Of the new
regency, the decree Of dismissal was marked and
sealed By the Prince Regent and bore the sig
natures Of the grand councillors. excepting that
q Prince Ching This is evidence that Prince
Ching dissented.
ihere are grave apprcLensiouS here Of revOI.-
uoiary outbreaks in such centres d Canton, and
some Of the most conservative diplomats are
already suggesting the return Of foreign troops
70 the lines Of communication between Pehing
snd Iien-Tsir- It is no e,,aggeratiou to say that
lie foreigner i Posing are overcome with
astonlsh'nent a. this reacticaary step.
Il is the CONSENSUS Of opinion that tie Man
c'as DC not understand The fuE significance Of
her precipitate at which, however. i at
t1euted mainly 10 the Regent and is character
Hea as dangerous, nasrnuch a. it gives 10 the
ie'olutionaIieS ana reforlEers an issue on the
CT, China for the Chinese"
he elimination Of China'S great statesman is
matter OF great concern TO the foreign repre-
SeI1atlVes here They considered him one OF the
Fois OF Chinas credit ana the creator Of the
"iiy policy toward the powers that China ever
possessed lie rescued the Foreign Board from
!iNcule and made II a workable body. The
oplona1ic corps attributed to him to q large c,-
'Tnt the successful mana cement Of the success
0''A 20 the throne The partlSans of Yuan Shih
Z d include the Eiceroys of Manchuria. Chill
e"o canton, and the Governors OF AIanchUria
ana sha-i-tung. while the leaning OF the Viceroy
T" Wu-chang is IN doubt The reformers
strongly support Yuan Shih Kai, together with
majority Of the powers
apprehension is felt of Yuan Shih KaTs ability
. escape from Peking alive. It is believed that
-e would prefer almost anything TO refuge on
-O8elsh SOIL The newspapers discredit the ru-
-Ofs tfst he VIII take refuge in one of the lega-
Ohs While certain Of the Chinese believe that
! would De possible for him TO make his way
U' OF The city in safety. An, Immediate rein
-o1celnent Of the legation guards has been ad-
Nsed
Ihe dismissal Of Yuan Shih Kai is regarded as
.e'eanng the reactionary character Of the
eseAt- II IS now known that the Regent
= o'alght ago humiliated Yuan Shih Kai, who
N.erSupon formulated his resignation.
-Ne appearance Of Prince Chlng's name by
.'NAE on The edict discloses the fact that he has
1eeh M Tor two days. II is reported that he in
4eu Aimsef by z fall. but the general belief is
e' ne has suffered stroke of paralysis 1t
prophesied that Prince Chings career since
succession was ended, and this now would
ZEN 70 be confirmed
ne general collapse Of the reform organiza-
A0h Is predicted. It Is believed that Tang Shao
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