The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-26
POSITION OF HE MANCHUS STRONGER Yuan Shi Kai Is Fighting
 Hard
 '4. v ASSEMBLY HELPLESS
Wireless Message From Ranking Brings News of Rebel Victory. Tiger Hill Fort Is
 Captured

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 Picking, November 25.-The imperialists, by continuation of intriguing and de- Jay, seem to be putting themselves in . more promising position. The govern ment declared today that the province of Shan Tung had foresworn it's independ- ence and that the Manchurian troops were proceeding southward in obedience to its orders. Only a few days ago the republicans in the provincial assemblys of Shan Tung and Manchuria proclaimed their independence and the government ordered Sun Tao Chi and Chao- Erh-Sun to retain the respective viceroys of these provinces with the evident object of con- niving for their reconversion.
 The Chinese papers state that promises of money, as well as fear that Germany would extend her control throughout the province, are responsible for the return of Shan Tung to the government fold as the province was bankrupt and there fore unable to conduct a government in, dependently. Reports from Manchuria and Chin Lii say certain troops are ready to proceed southward as ordered, but others are unwilling to do so.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the throne had issued edicts and Premier Yuan Shi kai had promised that fighting would stop, in compliance with the demands of the Lanchau troops and the national as- sembly, an attack was begun on Han Yeng, while prompt attack is prom ised, when preparations are completed, upon the Shan Si rebels who hold the pass along the railway east of Tai Yuan F'u.
 The thrones back has stiffened since Ypan Shi Kai has become premier, and il now refuses to comply with other de- mands than those made by him. No mo- tice has been taken of resolutions adopt cd by the national assembly with ref erence to the calendar and the cutting of queues. Unable to induce the premier to appear before the chamber, and power less to have its resolutions promulgated in an edict, the national assembly seem- inely has ceased to exist.
 It is said that the Manchu pensions will be continued. In this it Is con sdered that. the government is acting wisely; otherwise the long dreaded dis orders in Peking might begin. Yuan Shi xai says he expects to conclude loans with French financiers and later with the four nations group. Members of the legations believe he will sue ceed if he retakes one or two pro- yinces.
 Seemingly Yuan has a difficult task before him to reconvert the north as he declares he intends to do. The sixth army division, which is now employed against Sing Flu, is typical of the un- certainty of the Chinese character. After the assassination of-General Wu this division adopted the rebel army banners for three days. It then re- hoisted the dragon flag and Is now as- sisting in the attack on the shan Si rebels.
 AIhart xxr Danfiue American consll1 at Chung King, the most important port of western Tse, has notified the lega- ton that Shung King has gone over to the rebels peacefully.
 Shanghai, November 25-A brief mes sage was received here today by wire less from Ranking announcing the cap ture of the Tiger Hill fort by the re- publican army and surrender of the im- perialist defenders, but no details were given.
 Tiger Hill is the most important fort outside of Ranking. It is we'll fortified and contains big guns which menaced the approach of the rebel fleet, and commands the lower section of the city. Lion Hill fort at the lower end of the town Is within the wall.
 This important victory and the sur render of the imperialists soldiers adds to the desperate position of General Chang, commander of the imperial troops. While the attacking force oc- cupying Purple Hill, to the southwest, the entire city now is at the mercy of the bombardment.
 General Chang's force is unable to de- fend the wall of the city which is g miles in circumference. The imperial command CT possibly has escaped in which case Nanking may surrender, and this, coupled with the reported victory of the rebels at Hankow, would place an entirely new aspect on the situation. Communication with Ranking is only possible by wireless which service Is deficient
 sources from Wu Chang report the com .rlete route of the imperialists at Hankow. The republicans are said to have regained all the positions on the Hankow side of the Yang Tse and Han rivers.
 Wireless reports say there was heavy fighting with great losses on both sides. There is reason to believe that the re- ports are much exaggerated. however, as a strict censorship is maintained at the telegraph offices controlled by both the rebels and the government.
 pr. Hills of the American Consulate, arrived here today. ts,fS
 At Dr. Hills suggestion, NVu Tang Flu wrote to General Liuens Heng, command CT in chief of the rebels at Wu Chang. re- uuesting that a proclamation be issued and circulated throughout the country urging that foreigners be respected and unharmed. Af
 MsE. Humog of San Francisco arrived
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