The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-09
NEAR ITS end
The Mauchu Dynasty in China Seems 10
be Tolteriug to Its Fall
DEMAND FOR REPUBLIC

| fek1n IS In a sorry fnGnt- MOI
knowing Where to Go When 1t
Flees From That City.
4 dispatch from Pekin, China, says
the legations consider that the end Of
the Manchu dynasty is imminent.
There seems no hope of saving even
nominal throne. The provinces
north of the YaIg-Tse are now de-
caring for republic.
The only force Of Manchn troops
large enough to cope with the local
situation is in Peking, but there ate
indications tonight that the capital
will be surrounded before many days
by Chinese soldiers. ..-
Where the Court will take refuge
is a question. There are evidences
tina, the Court intended to proceed
to Chang Kia Kau (Kalgan.) .'
Troops guarding the route to that
town, which lies in the province Of
Chi Ii, 125 miles northwest of Pc
king, were expected to dynamite the
tunnel after the passage Of the train
bearing the Emperor and his house
hold Reports have now been re-
ceived thar Chang Kai Kau is unsafe
Garrisoned and policed by loyal
forces, Peking remained Tuesday
night undisturbed by the rebels. The
general feeling of nervousness, how
ever, was betrayed Tuesday after
noon when an accidental fire broke
out in the quarters occupied by the
board of ceremonies. For time the
Chinese believed the flames were
revolutionary signal fer an. uprising,
and they were thrown into a panic.
The national assembly, by virtue
OF the powers bestowed upon it by
the recent edict, formally appointed
Yuan Shi Kai premier. The question
of his permanency in the office was
discussed, but it was decided that
the assembly had no authority to
guarantee this beyond an election by
parliament. 1t was, however, re-
solved to assure Yuan Of the national
assembly's continued support.
A mass meeting was held at Linan-
Flu, in Yun-Nan province, when Sc
ries of demands upon the government
was formulated. These included the
csta ablishment of a republic and COM
rlete autonomy for the provinces.
The demands were forwarded to this
city accompanied with the irtima-
ton that three days only would be
allowed for the government to ac-
quiese int them.
The officer commanding the Sixth
division, which was part of Gen.
Wu-Lu Cheng's command at Shikla-
Chuang, reports that 40 Manchus
stcrmed Wu-Tent and shot and be-
headed the general. Thirty OF the
assailants were arrested. The officer
adds:
THE battalion to which they be-
long looks ready for fighting. We are
pl eparing."
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era: other officers were assassinated
and according to foreign railroad Of
ficials the Chinese and Manchu SOL
Giers fought regular engagement
in which the fatalities were num-
Ell Gus.
The general, whose full name is
Wu-Cheng. reported to the govern
rlent a few days ago that he could
persuade, the iShen-Si rebels to ac-
cept the constitution outlined by the
national assembly, but at that time
4 suspicion was current that the gen.
eral himself was a revolutionist. His
attitude has since been matter OF
some concern to the Manchus He is
q native of Hu-Peh province and IN
April, 1910, was made deputy lieal-
tenant general of the Bordered Red
Mongol Banner.
1t is expected the assassination OF
Gen. WI Lu Cheng will lead to the
revolt of the remainder If his olc
sixth division, which is with Yuan
Shi Kai. TIE Government reports,
however, that two train loads OF I'M
perial soldiers are on their way TO
Hankow and these may be sufficient
to prevent a mutlny.
4 hundred carts left Peking Tues
day night for Jehol and two hundred
mounted Manchus proceeded in the
same direction early in the day. The
Chinese believe this party is Drepar-
ing the way for the flight OF the
Court. but many Manchus are fieelng
and troops are constantly moving in
the vicinity of .Peking. The Manchu
troops here number 900, Imperial
ctards 100, police 1000, and ban
uer police about 5000.
The city is quiet and there is no
.ien OF any intended movement. Che
fCo, in Shan Tung Province, has gone
over TO the revolutiOnaries Prior to
this one OF the leaders, Wang Shao
Men. informed the consuls that eV-
crything was ready for a peaceful as
sumption of authority by the Chi
nese and that there would be no
slaughter OF the ManchuS unless they
resisted.
Charges Him With Murder.