New-York tribune., 1911-12-01
YUAN SH|H-Kh| AIMING
At IMPERIAL THRONE
such Is the Belief Expressed in
Peking-Attempts on Pre-
mier's Life Feared.
MAY ASSUME THE REGENCY
Situation Regarded IN Toxic as
Ripe for Mediation by the
Powers-Britain Consults
with Sir J. N Jordan.


P.kine Nov 30-Reports are seri-
ovslv circulated here that Yuan Shih-kat
intends 70 assume the Regency. If not
the throne. Friends Of the Premier,
fearing his assassination by either
Nanchus or Chinese. recently solicited
several Of the foreign legations to take
measures TO protect him. The legations.
through the dean Of the diplomatic corps,
tntfnated their readiness to do so.
There has been a significant movement
of troops in and out of Peking, Manchus
departing and Chinese taking their
places. II Is reliably reported that by
reason Of these changes the garrison now
is almost equally balanced in Manchu
and Chinese troops.
The action Of tho Regent in permitting
tho departure Of the Manchus is believed
10 indicate his reliance in the loyalty of
Premier Yuan, but II is said 10 be likely
that the real reason for IL was that Yuan
b. feared an outbreak among the troops.
which would augment his difficulties and
possibly result in snu-foreign disorders.
Prominent Manchus, however. distrust
The Premier. and believe that his object
ir solely TO obtain complete power
William !. Calhoun. the American MIN
ister. IS continuing his endeavors to in
ducn Americans In the interior TO come
10 places where foreign protection can be
AFFORDED them.
Most of the provinces have declined or
ignored the governments summons that
they send representatives to Peking to
discuss the constitution, hut it is said
they are willing TO meet delegates from
the loyal provinces at Shanghai. Yuan
Shih-kai has signifed. his willingness to
accent the constitution If the provinces
are agreeable TO IT,
The National Assembly convened in
secret session to-day at the request OF
Yuan shih-kai The number Of members
present has not been sscertained, but IT
is believed 10 have been small. Most of
those who attended were in1perialists-
The Franco Belgian loan Of $4,000
90 negotiated through Baron Cottu'
wss approved. az also was the contract
m conjunction with the loan for bridge
s,ross the Yang.tse River between Han
kow and Wu-Chang.
The sum of 100000 tgsls, TO be de-
nvered 10 the government through the
Russian and Belgian banks here, will be
Forthcoming Immediately.
Toxic. Nov. 3O-It is believed IN In
Nuential quarters here that the stage
las already been reached In the situs-
,ion in China for mediation by the pow"
e-s. Which power will take the initia-
tive. however remains TO be seen. The
opinion prevails that doubtless Japan
England and the United states will take
rorcerted action for restoring peace In
China.
London. Nov 2O-In reply 10 an in
rui~v the Foreign Office ssys that Great
Britain. the United States and Japan
ere In close communication regarding
he situation in China They would he
glad 70 offer mediation should the oppor"
unity arise For the present however.
they are observing strict neutrality be-
tueen the parties.
The British government is now con-
sultinE With Sir John n. Jordan, Brit
ieh Minister az Peldng, regarding the
desira bility Of sending troops, but 1t
does not appear that foreigners are no"
IN greater danger than they nave
hitherto been.
4 news agencv dispatch from Ten
Tsin saws that the additional American
force of marines, sent 10 reinforce the
legation guard AZ Peking, will arrive at
Taku on December . and proceed direct
70 Feking.
Washington. Nov. 3o-Admiral Muir
Gock. commander Of the Asiatic station,
has sent two Of his ships, the collier
Ponpey and the gunboat Quiros, up the
Ysna-tse- -Kiang from Shanghai TO
,-snLirg v-here General Chang, with
the houer Of the imperial Chinese army
is hAeiesed by the revolutionaries.
This will make a force OF four Amerl.
can naNz vessels Nlng III ILle ~ ~
Marking. with as many more Warsnlps
~ other rationalities. II the bombard-
r7en+ ~ the city cannot be prevented,
the few remaining foreigners there can
-rd refuge on the warshlps during the
fighting .---.- .,.,,,
II IS not expected mat any troops "ll
- dispatched from Manila TO emma
mil there has been another meeting OF
The council Of foreign ministers in Pc
King which will afford opportunity 70
me American minister 10 inform ms
diplomatic colleasu Of the READINESS
If tbis government TO cooperate under
fba Terms If the Boxer treaty.
The cruiser New Orleans arrived al
Cbe-Foo this morning and Is thus IN
2 position TO move quickly 10 the near
~, port Of Tien.Tsin. on the raiIroad
line 10 Peking, If occasion should arse