Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-16
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the capital was the issuance of an
edict. yesterday, ordering Hsi-Liang,
| formerly viceroy OF Manchurfa, to as
lsume command at 5ehol. where the
summer residence Of the Emperor is
situated, in place of Pu Ting, the Tar
tier general, This appointment has led
| to the belief in certain quarters that
| the court may retire TO Jehol. leav-
ling Yuen Shi Kai as chief executive
| until the opportunity arrives for the
court to reasstlme a measure of author
lity.
sun Pao Chi, the vceroy of Shan
tung, has been elected president of the
republic which has been proclaimed
| i'm that province. His acceptance of
| this office is in accordance with the
governments advice, and several 9TH
or viceroys have gone with the peo-
pie in the hope later of influencing the
| provinces to renew their allegiance.
The Provincial Assembly of Chi Ii
has adopted a memorial to the throne
| In favor of the establishment of a re-
public with Yuan Shi &ai as Presi-
dent. WI Ting Fang. secretary OF for
eign affairs in the provincial govern
ment of Shanghai, and other noted
reformers, have sent a telegram to
the American charge d'affairs here.
asking for the good Offices of the
Emitted States in the delivery of de-
ntand for abdication. The telegram is
dated Nov. II. and reads;
kindly deliver personally the follow
ing to His Highness, the regent, in
forming him that further conflicts be-
tween the Imperials and the people
will cause needless bloodshed. If His
Majesty abdicates we shall endeavor
To afford safety To the court and pro-
lection To their property.
To the Regent Your manifesto
acknowledging guilt has been publish
ed but the murder Of the people con
tinues more widespread than ever,
which is contrary to the mind of the
nation as one. Opinions Of intelligent
foreigners agree that the constitutions
al government fnaugurated by the soy
ereign is not suitable for the present
day China. You should follow the eX-
ample of Yao and Shun. II YOU imme-
diateiy awake and assist to harmonize
the people and treat them on the prin-
ciples of wisdom. justice and Glenn
ency. the people will secure to the i'm
perial family peace and riches honor
and glory, and not merely give peace
to the Manchus. Otherwise the war
will be prolonged and troubles will ac-
cumulate. The Northern army is cruel
and inhuman. How can the throne
stand alone2 We utter. this last loyal
warning"
This telegram is signed by WI Ting
Fang. Tang Wen Chi of Kiang Su,
former vice president of the Board OF
Commerce, Chang Chen, former ad-
visor 10 the Board of Commerce, and
Wen Tsung Yao, former assistant I'LL
parial resident at Illassa, and now as
sistant foreign secretary.
The legation made no acknowledge
mont of the receipt of the telegram
ard did not deliver it to the regent,
Hbat unoticially permitted Yuan Shi
Kai to persue il,
Adviees from Lanchau say that
IL legram has chen received from the
rebel leader, General Ii Yuan Heng.
in response to a message from Gen.
Chang Shao Tsen, commander of the
I4anchau troops. requesting cessa-
ton of hostilities and outlining pro-
posals for a. m5narehieal constitution,
Gen. Ii says that the terrible condi-
ton prevailing is due To the corrupt
government which there IS no hope OF
reforming. He asks what guarantee IS.
T. ere that the promises Of the GOV
crnment will he fulfilled. and adds;
The overthrow of the government
is the only conclusion