The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-11-07
The Revolutionlsts In Control OF
National city--lmperial
Troops Desert.
YUAN SHlH-EAI is A REBEL
British Volunteers Are Protecting
PrOperty-ChaotiC State
of Affairs.
Especial Gable to The Advertiser and
the Hawaii Shinpo.)

Especial Gable to The Advertiser and
the Hawaii Shinpo.)
TOXIC. November S.-The revolu-
tionists have now complete control Of
the city of Shanghai, exclusive of the
foreign concession. The city fell with
out battle.
For the second time it is reported
that the Imperial troops in the main
armies have asked the revolutionary
leader, Ii Yuen Hung, for amnesty.
RUSHING THE CONSTITUTION.
The drift Of the proposed new cOnsti-
tuition for China, under which the gov
ernmens is to become constitutional
monarchy, is being taken up by the AS
sembly at Picking and is being rushed
through with as little delay as possible.
Already nineteen clauses have been
agreed to without debate.
Joins Revolutionary Party.
(By Associated Press.)
SAN FRANCISCO, November A.
Special dispatches received here last
evening contain the startling news that
General Yuan Shih-Kai, chief of the
Imperialist forces and recently named
premier of the empire, has joined the
revolutionists.
Conditions Are Chaotic.
PEKING, November 4.-COnditiOus
throughout the empire are chaotic and
the situation in this city serious. The
loyalists are divided into factions, with
out harmony or cooperation.
The absorbing question of the hour
among all classes is that of the attitude
of General Yuan shih-Kai toward the
government.
Volunteers Guard Railway.
SHANGHAI, November 4.--Armed
British volunteers here are guarding
the railroad and station and protecting
property. No disorder in the city is
apparent.
The reyolutionists have captured the
arsenal and the Imperialist troops are
joining the rebels. 1t is reported that
the Wusung forts have surrendered.
Yua1r shih-Kai Resigns
WASHINGTON, November 3.-ohi-
cial reports have been received that
General Yuan Shih-Kai has resigned
the premiership, recently conferred
upon him.
The throne has proclaimed con-
stitution along the lines demanded by
the national assembly, the Ia Cheng
dynasty to remain in power and the
emperor to rule under constitutional
limitations.
Shanghai Captured.
1t is stated that the rebels have
captured the native city of Shanghai,
no opposition being made to them.
From Hankow comes word of slaugh-
ter and pillage.
Yuan shih-Kai Ambitious.
Especial Cable to the Sun Chung
Kwock Boz
PICKING, November 3-The mobiles
have memorialized the Throne regard.
ing the elevation of Yuan Shih-Kai 70
the premiership in the new government
to be formed, warning the Throne that
} the ambitions of Yuan Shih-Kai art
) leading him to point where 1t is prob
able that he win attempt to usuTI
supreme power and elevate himself tC
the position of Emperor.
On October 81, Yuan ShihKai as
sumed supreme command of the I'm
. perial troops, raising his flag at How
, kun, in the Province of Hupeh. From
his headquarters he addressed com
I ,nunieation to the central government
. stating that he believed the recaptur'
! | Of Wuehang and Hankow could be eas
ilv accomplished. He requested the ap
pointment of himself as minister Of thl
S intericr, temporarily, in order that hi
prestige with his own troops might b.
Increased and in order that he couli
he in q position TO offer official term
Of cace to Ii Yuen Hung.
5 Further Uprisings.
The Imperial troops in the capital o
h NRaphwui have raised the standard o
o revolt but the city has not fallen int
ia their hands.
= The Governor Of Kwangd Province
l. ON October 80, called meeting Of fh
movinrial officials and the leading res
dents 10 consider the advisability O
s throwing IN their lot With tho Chimes
against the Manchus.
= AZ Nanehang, capital OF kianesi, th
~ reyolutionists have named Ng %
! Chong NJ their eommaBdeT'in' chief.
Massacre OF omeiAls.
CANTON. November s.-The natiy'
Of tho shuntnk dirtFiet Of Kvangtunl
= taking ndgantnge of the revolt
, throughout the prsyinee nave raised Z
Independent flag, They attacked n
= oaleial boats ana burned lhea and o
4 sasslnated fhe village eldeFmen. Tbs
4 aiiaekei The iunka 10 che q Rive
4 pllsrlng them and tllllnR ihe oWue