The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-02
THE REBELS WIN
The Thoroughly frightened Hadchus
Ready to Give Them Anything.
FLEEING FROM PEKING

Even Lick the Rebel Hand That
Smites Them-Throne Comedies
Nearly All That Is Asked, To
Forestall Summary Substitution
of Republic For Monarchy.
A dispatch from Peking, China,
says terror which has gripped the
entire imperial court was further re-
vealed Tuesday by long list Of ed
lets supplementing Mondays re-
markable proclamation and offering
further concessions Of the most rad
ical character. Tuesdays edicts in
dicate that even though the dynasty
survives, Manchu rule Is at an end.
Even the transfer of the cabinet
Offices to native Chinese is ordered
and the throne swears that "here-
after Manchus and Chinese shall be
regarded equally" meaning that the
elaborate system of Manchu pen
sions, which are now paid to prac-
tieally every member of the race,
will be discontinued and the Man
chus left to earn living by their
own enterprise.
The edicts make complete cap
itulation to the damnds of the ma
tional assembly and even so so far
as to offer extravagant praise to the
rebels for bringing about the great
reforms which are promised. The
throne acknowledges its incapacity,
pleads ignorance of affairs, asks that
it's lapses be pardoned and requests
the assistance and advice Of all cit
liens.
Finally, IT makes a hysterical ef-
fort to rally Chinese and Manchus
alike to, the royal standard by hint
ing at grave foreign dangers which
it thinks should be faced by a unit
ed China. In his struggle for ex-
istence, the infant emperor whose
name is signed to the edicts, even
condemns many of his own closest
relatives.
The present oficialdom, he de-
clares, has not sought the interests
of the people, but only it's own pock-
cts. The revolutionists declare that
the dynasty's partial surrender has
come too late. Moreover, they do
not trust the throne, regarding their
present position as too strong for
, yielding to promises which they feel
are insincere. a...
The revolutionists point out that
such ,edicts as these, wherein the
thrones own appointees and relatives
are called thieves and scoundrels, do
not tend to encourage confidence.
What the edicts state regarding the
methods of the present administra-
tion is of course admitted by the
revolutionists, but the thrones plea
Of ignorance hitherto is regarded as
incredible.
But while the edicts have appar-
emily failed of their hoped for effect
in conciliating the rebels, they have
stirred up a most formidable oppos-
tion from a new source. The an
nouncement that most Of the Man
chu officeholders must go and that
all the Manchu pensions will be cut
off Immediately, produced pro-
nounced disaffection in the ranks Of
the Manchus and many members Of
this race at once began talking In
favor of a massacre for revenge.
There were indications already
that these proposals would find sup
port, particularly among the young
er Manchu princes, who will now lie
stripped of their high offices and un-
able longer TO exploit their positions.
Officials prominent among the ma
tive Chinese profess to have imfor-
nation that Prince Tsai Tao, uncle
Of the baby emperor, IS willing to
lead the massacre party.
Throughout the day the foreign
legations, the missions and even
private houses occupied by foreign
ers were beseiged by both Manchus
and Chinese who sought protection
from each other. Prince Ching, the
premier, is using his influence to re-
strain that element Of the Manchus
who may be disposed toward vio-
lence. For their part the Manchus
dread rebel investment of the capi-
tai.
Foreign legations are advising
both Chinese and Manchus to take
refuge in case of trouble behind the
Methodist mission, which is situated
in that corner of the main city lying
between the legation quarter and the
east wall. This is the most easily de-
Tended section of the city and the
legation guards may be called to
protect those who gather there.
Long lines Of carts piled high
with the household belongings of the
fugitives continue to pass out Of the
city gates before the early closing
hours. Many carts emerge from the
forbidden city, some guarded by SOL
diers. Cart loads of silver, some
times without a guard, pass day and
night in and out Of the legation
quarter.
The money is brought to the lega-
tions from the defenseless Chinese
banks for a temporary safe deposit