New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-01

fBy The ,ssocis'od Prcs.T
Peking, oct. 81 Fighting between the
rebel forces and tho inpcrialists contin-
ues around HankoV. ~ is believed that
the rebels are making a determined re-
sstance. Late advices received here In
dicate that Hankow city was not re-
taken by the impcrialists. although Cen
cral Yin Tchang captured the railway
station Immediately 10 the north. Con-
trary to promises. however, the railway
service has not been resumed, nor has
telegraph communication been re-estab-
lished. The fact that the Associated
Press correspondent with Yin Tchang
has sent no word from the field in two
days may indicate that the censor will
not permit him to report unfayorable
news.
In the mean time there arc serious
dangers along the railway line between
tn, War Minister'S position and PektnG.
Disaffection among the troops and tho
people has prevented satisfactory COM
munlcation between the various divisions
Oh the loJdl dfing.
Rebels Have No Faith in Throne.
Yuan Shi-Ki started for the front
yesterday and is now at Sin Yusn-Chau
The policy which he will adopt is eageri,
awaited. Negotiations looking TO a settle
ment have been under way between
Yuan Shi-Ki and the revolutionary lead
ers, bur the latter men are confident of
their strength. and have expressed them
selves as having little faith IN tho prom
ises OF the throne
The Americans will hold a meeting at
the legation tomorrow to decide on def
mite measures for their own protection.
Foreign troops are guarding tho mission
houses in Peking. IT is believed that
serious trouble in the capital will be
averted, but the Americans. like other
foreigners, are preparing for emergen-
cies. Detachments Of British, French
and other guards have already been dis
tributed to the missions which lie out
side the legation quarter. Many Ameri-
cans are among the foreigners who ara
seeking refuge here from the interior.
There is only one American family at
Tai Yuan-Tu, which is in the hands II
the revolutiCnaries, but there are many
throughout the province of Shan-si.
The native press has received the re-
form edicts favorably. The Chinese. re-
nembering how frequently the promises
contained in former edicts were forgot
ten. may not be satisfied with these
however The reformers in Pekins are
divided into two parties, the extremists.
mainly southerners, who insist on the
expulsion of the Manchus, and the
moderates, who are numerous through
out the empire, and are Indifferent as 10
whether the dynasty is Manchu or
Chinese. They want great administra-
tive changes and believe that drastic
measures are necessary 10 give the re-
forms a fair start.
How China is Divided.
The vital question is whether the Two
wings will be able 10 unite. The IN
herent tendency Of the Chinese is toward
compromise, but unexpected circum-
stances frequently carry the day In
China. At Canton the Niceroy and lead
ing gentry are classed as moderates,
while the masses are extremists. Tns
same condition prevails in the provinces
of Uu- Nan, UuPeh, lionan, Shan-Si.
Kiang-Si and Sze-Chuan. Naturally
Napchuria and Chilli remain loyalist.
Shantung, KiangSu, Anhwel Cheklans'
rukien. Kweichow and Yunnan arc APP
parently ha1f-hearted. Elsewhere m
cipient rebellion is spreading.
An important question for the north II
ubetber General Chang. leader of the
-Chau soldiers, is acting indepen.
IDENTIFY or i'm colusion with other rebels.
I, the edicts satisfy the northern SOL
aiers the control of North China VIII
po, be seriously imperilled. but concerted
action by General Chang and the south
orners would probably result IN the hisht
of the court 10 Jenol
,s reported that the garrlsons AZ
J-Nan-Fu, Changchung, Pao-Iing-fu
aud Tehchow have declared in favor OF
the revolutionlsts and that kai-Fens Is
exnected TO revolt shortly. n revolt al
pao-Ting-Fu would be OF great I'M
nortance. as il would result In cutting
Vim Tchang's communications com
,le,e,v. A dispatch from that place says
that the 9TH Division has marched opt'
that the women and children are ieav-
inc but that the city is peaceful.
Suspected Troops Sent Home.
General Yin Tchang has sent home All
the uonan troops suspected of disioy-
,Ltv His army at Sin Yang-Chau Is de-
plorably provisioned. one division bc'ns
without food for two days. al the gov
ernment grain has been comnandeere'
and tie cattle and other animals seiscd