Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
DIR. WI T|NG-FANG
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staff arrested the Manchus the latter
stated that WI had gone over to the
revolutionists and was secretly betraying
the Manchus.
Gen. WI was educated in Japan and
had risen rapidly since his return to
China. He was liberal in his views and
was always credited with s, mpathy with
reform movements. although he was not
an extremist.
The gene al. whose full name was WI
Lu-Cheng, reported to the government a
few days ago that he could persuade the
Shensi rebels to accept the constitution
outlined by the national assem- oily. but at
that time a suspicion was current that
the general himself was a re volutionist.
His attitude has since been "a matter of
some concern TO the Manchus. He is
native of Hupeh province. and in April.
1870 was made deputy lieutenant general
of the Bordered Red Mongol Banner.
Viceroy Suicide.
NANkING. China. November :. II pm.
The viceroy at Marking committed sui
eide tonight. The situation is serious.
The viceroy's instructions from Picking
had ordered him not to resist the revo-
lutionists by force. but to surrender
peacefully. The Tartar general COM
handing the Manchu troops refused to
obey these orders. condition of panic
prevails.
Fire Causes Excitement.
PEKING, November 4. 6:42 pm
Garrisoned and policed by loyal forces.
the capital remained tonight un-
disturbed by the rebels. The gen.
eral feeling of nervousness. however.
was betrayed this afternoon. when an
| accidental fire broke out in the quarters
! occupied by the board of ceremonies
For time the Chinese believed the
flames were a revolutionary signal for
an uprising. and they were thrown into
panic.
The national assembly. by virtue of the
powers bestowed upon it by the recent
edict today formally appointed Yuan
Shi-kai premier. The question of his
permanency in the Office was discussed,
but 1t was decided that the assembly had
no authority to guarantee this beyond the
election of parliament. 1t was, how
ever, resolved to assure Yuan of the as
sembly's continued support.
| mass meeting was held at Linanfu, in
Yunnan province, when a series of de-
mands on the government was formu-
| lated. These included the establishment
| of republic and complete autonomy for
the provinces. The demands we're for
Warded to this city, accompanied with the
| intimation that three days only would be
allowed for the government to acquiesce
| in them.
Arrange for Loans.
| Russian financiers have arranged with
| the viceroy of Manchuria to advance
$2.JO0.OOO, accepting as security Chinese
| shares in the Russo-Asiatic Bank at Pc
king.
no off ho Cfy dix.i-
| sion, which was part of Gen. WI Luz
ChengS command at. Shikiachuang, re-
| ports that forty Manchus stormed Wus
| tent early today and shot and beheaded
| the general. Thirty of the assailants
were arrested. ne officer adds:
1.-The battalion to which they belong
looks ready for fighting. We ara prepar
| ing"
Consular reports state that several
other officers were assassinated. and, ac-
cording to foreign railroad officials, the
Manchu and Chinese soldiers fought
regular engagement, in which the fatali-
ties were numerous.
Reports that this city has fallen into
the hands of the revOlutionists are with
out foundation. There has been no fight
ing whatsoever here and there is no evil
dence that the emperor or the regent
have fled. Prince Ching continues to act
as premier. pending the arrival Of Yuan
Sh kai
Fek1ng Not in Danger.
Nor is there any indication that Peking
is endangered. Foreigners in the various
legations think that it will be the last
Of the important cities to go. The pres
ence of many Manchu princes indicates
their belief that Picking is the safest
place in the empire.
The imperial government has concen-
trated here all the most loyal and faith
full troops in the army. and has crafty
sent al. the doubtful reg,ments to far
distant points. The emperor's personal
guard is an army division numbering TO-
90 men, all Manchus. A number of the
officers of the Chinese first division like
wise are Manchus, and the city police
are for the most part members of the
same race. AS for the old style troops
that camp outside the city walls, they
are Chinese, but are of type which are
honored by the Manchu title of ban
nerman because Their ancestors aided
the Manchu conquerors against their
own people
There is no question as to the loyal
ty of these troops. The population OF
the city Is without arms. and,
therefore, unable to effect any serious
uprising. There are no disaifected
troops within immediate striking dis
lance of the capital
In case of emergency. the Manchu
leaders and the court probably will
seek refuge in the legation quarter
here or in the foreign settlements at
Tientsin.
Annoy Likely to Fall.
AMOY, China. November THE fall
of this city before the revolutionists
appears imminent. There is no for
eign warship n this port, but all the
consuls have appealed to their gov
! ernments to send vessels here
Meantime the consuls are devising
plans for the defense of foreigners if
an emergency arises.
The American and British consulates
were designated today as the place of
refuge of women and children. The
locations of these consulates are most
favorable to an easy emba rkation on
steamers in the harbor. if this becomes
necessary. \ system of signals has
been arranged to warn foreigners of
the first approach of danger.
No anti-foreign sentiment had developed
today. Taotai Ching is in hiding and the
police keep out of sight. There Is no
local government worthy of the name.
The soldiers recognize no authority, but
fortunately remain quiet. Public senti-
ment is revolutionary. but apparently
peaceably disposed. Several hundred
young men of good families have banded
together and assumed the responsibility
of maintaining order.