The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Another Story

Pekfng, China, October 22.--The full text of joint dispatch sent by Ad- mirals Jui Cheng and Say Cheng Ping in command of the warships off Han. Row Is published in the Chinese papers showing that there has been a sud- den and inexplicable relaxation of the censorship
 The dispatch says:
 "As the second installment of the Tien Tsin troops arrived at the river station they were attacked by from 2000 to 5000 rebels Gen. Chang Piao led the troops from Human, Hupeh, and Honan, killing 200 to 300 rebels. They also captured six big guns and num- erous other weapons. More than 20 loyalist troops were killed.
 simultaneously Admiral Say Cheng Wing ordered the fleet to protect the river bank and prevent endorsements from coming from Wu Chang. The warships. however. were unable to par ticipate in the fighting. being afraid of hitting the royal troops.
 Chang Piao recaptured the station but had so many men wounded thu { he was unable to retain it."
 The dispatch concludes:
 'The fleet is without coal or rice. We can only appeal to the throne to send Tien Tchang immediately with arr tillery."
 The national assembly was opened
 
 . House of Ii who by q secret edict was deputed at the last moment to take the place of the rgent. The route to the palace was lined with troops and the adjacent walls were glistening with the bayonets of the imperial guards.
 After the imperial delegate entered the chamber the members of the cah- inet, all of whom were present, knelt thrice. Rising to their feet after each genuflexion they kow lowed nine times to the emperor's tablet. They then re- maiiied standing while Prince Shih ID took his seat on the left of the vacant throne
 The ediet calling the session having been read. the Prince read the Regent $ message which emphasized his wish to carry on the constitutional government. He urged the members to turn the knowl- edge and experience which they have had gained at the first session to &C., count, and give expression to the wishes of the people No mention was made of the rebellion.
 Of the 196 members IF were present. Not many of the deputies from the prov inces of Szechuan and Hu Peh attended foreigners were not admitted at the opening session.
 The Gazette publishes the reply of Yuan Shi Kai to the ediet appointing him viceroy of Human and Hupeh. After Acknowledging past favors Yuan Shi Kai says his foot has not healed and emu merates other complaints from which he sufferers. He adds, however. that as soon as he thinks that it is in any way possible for him to work he will try to do SO. Upon receipt of Yuan's reply rescript was issued ordering him to take up his duties as soon us he was able to do so and to "get well quickly"
 Call for Recruits
 Procamations have been issued calling for recruits to the Manchura army and announcing an increase in the con- sstabulary. of 2000 men, Other proclama- tions declare the government granaries ere now open and prohibit the hoardng of decrease and increasing prices above tle market rate. Those transgressing this order will be severely punished. The public granaries contain contribute of rice from time im- memorial in the event of siege or re- bellion. Notwithstanding. this proclama- ton the price of rice is rising. A host of palace servants are sending their fam flies into the country and are themselves requesting leave of absence. This has given rise to the runior that the ern- peror has left the capital.
 A report is also current that the regent is dead This has not been confirmed and probably arose through the fact that the regc was absent from recent cabi- net meetings. iti
 A consular report from Tien Tsin says a revolutionary outbreak in that city was planned for today, but evidently has been postponed An official dispatch to the British legation expresses the view that unless General Yin Tchang. the Chinese commander. wins decisive vic
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