The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-07
Effort to Save Manchu
Dynasty Probably
Futile.
HIS RESIGNATION
IS ANNOUNCED.
Sacrifice Made for Son, but De-
layed Till Empire Is in Tur-
MOL and Victorious Rebels
Demand Nothing Short of
Absolute Abdication
of Throne.

Picking. December 6.-An ed:ct an
nouncing the resignation OF the Re-
gent. Prince Chun. was issued to-day
ed by members of the Cabinet and
points out that the administration has
been unpopular and that q constitu-
tlona1 government has not yet been
established. explaining this by the fact
that complications arose. the peoples
hearts were broken and the country
was thrown into turmoil The Regent
regrets that his repentance came too
late and feels that IL he continued in
power his commands would soon be
disregardcd.
The edict continues:
He wept and prayed to resign the
regency. at the same time expressing
his earnest intention to abstain from
politics.
Il. the Empress Dowager, living in
the palace, am ignorant of the state of
affairs. but know that rebellion exists
and fighting continues. causing dis
aster everywhere, while the commerce
OF friendly nations suffers. The Re-
gent is honest. though ambitious. Be-
ing mislead he has harmed the peo-
pie: therefore his resignation is ac-
cepted."
The edicts demands loyalty to the
ministers from the people. who must
now realize that the court does not
object to the surrender of the power
vested in the throne"
The Regent has been granted 10000
taeis annually from the imperial
household allowances.
as the imperial and revolutionary
leaders at Hankow have not yet come
to an understanding. the armistice
has been extended for an additional
three days
Sacrifice May Be Futile.
+ The Regent sacrificed himself in a
last effort to save the throne for. his
son, but unless all signs fall it Is too
late. Premier Yuan Shi kai has let
Picking know that he has taken the
British minister. Sir John Jordan, in
TO his confidence. He has told the min
lister his plans and hopes much from
the minister's mediation.
On the other hand, the rebels to-
night confidently declare that Yuan
Shi Kai is their man. They describe
him az master statesman, because he
Is accomplishing the transition from
the Manchu destiny to republic with
out massacre or an attack on the le-
cations.
The edict eXhorts all the princes to
retire peacefully, which may indicate
that there was some truth In the re-
ports often current that the youthful
princes desired to attack foreigners.
hoping to create foreign complications
which might benefit the Manchus
Yuan Shi-Kai Is now entirely power
full within the limitations of the dis
rupted government. The rebels say
they expect him TO manipulate the
regiments until the Manchus are no
longer capable of disturbing the capI-
tai. when the decision of the Shanghai
assembly of the representatives. of the
rebels and loyal provinces. soon to be
held, decides in favor OF n republic
The premier has promised to abide
by the assemblys decision. which is
admittedly republican. 1t is believed
the premier desires foreign mediation
in order to insure the safety of the
court and the granting of pensions.
The legations of the larger powers
are increasing their guards to between
800 and 500