The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
New Attack Ordered on Han Yang and Wu Chang
 By Yuan
REBEL GENERALS
 ARE DISMISSED
Rebel Leader Apologizes for TreatC ment of Concessions-Responds to Yuan--Southern China
 Disaffected

tOTc6u 1t seems to be the case of fight or ask the court to depart from the capital Every suggestion for abdication is ac- compaJ1ied by promises of protection and ample pension.
 It is reported tonight that the premier has ordered a renewed attack upon Han Yang and Wu Chang. If this is true, IL signifies his choice. The government has succeeded in ridding the Lanchau troops of both revolutionary generals, Chang She Tseng and Lan Tien Wei. The former is now at Tien Tsen. The latter, who com Snanded the Third division, has been dis missed and is proceeding southward, not as Yuan Shi Kafs envoy to submit TUT ther proposals to General L, the reoel lcommander, as previously reported, put to join the rebel forces.
 There has been an unexpected display of patriotism during the last day or two' Instead of rivalry among the provisionais there has been evidences of remarkable hmity in an effort to establish union gov ernnent quickly to prevent dangers from Foreign competitions.
 Rear Admiral Murdock telegraphs the American legation from Nanlxing that the American consul is aboard the New Orleans, and the Americans have left the city with the exception of few mem- bers of the Red Cross. It would be im- possible, says the admiral, to protect American property in Ranking without landing 300 marines prepared to sustain a siege. For this reason he has sent none of his men ashore.
 Various efforts made in influential quar- ters to start negotiations looking to peace have up to the present failed. Yuan Shi Kai's lieutenant. Tsai Teng Kain, has returned here from a fruitiess at tempt to negotiate with Gen. Liat Wu Chang. The commander Of the revolu- tionary forces seems determined not to yield in the slightest degree.
 The foreign bankers have practically decided to establish a banking commis- sion at Shanghai as in 1900, to meet the extr,.ordinnry conditions and adjust the payments of the indemnity and other claims. An edict published today announces that the regent, representing the empire, VIII or November 26 swear before the empire tablets in the ancestral temple that ne will adhere to the 19 constitutional ar ticles. It is reported that the imperial ists have routed rebel force of 5000 Hunanese The rebels casualties are reported at 800, and the imperialists 2l0.
 Situation Involved
 Shanghai, November 19.-The situation in southern China is becoming more n- yolved each day. The republicans ap- parently are determined to gain their in- ha but there are grave doubts of their abil- ity to establish q stable government III time to avoid the consequences of contin- ued disorganzations and the absence oi revenue and d coherent administration!
 The local organization generally is pre- serving order. Shanghai is the center ol business for the entire Yang Tse valley which is stagnant while the military op- erations around Ranking are proceeding The situation at Picking is critical. The power of Yuan Shi Kais name is waning The provinces which have declared h. dependence are organizing separate gov ernments, but each refuses recognition to the responsibilities incurred by the central government.
 The reformers do not conceal the tre- mendous strain as well as demands upon their financial resources in conducting a campaign against Ranking and maintain ing their position at Wu Chang.
 The fall of Ranking will mark the real commencement of the final act of the drama but even then, entire unity may be impossible. The outcome of the at tack, which the reformers are preparing to mako on Ranking, is problematical but if the imperialsts elect to remain behind the walls it probably will become question of siege and starvation. Neith- CT side has an over abundance of food supplies,
 The revolutionary forces approaching Ranking number many thousands. From Ranking on the north side of the river 4o00 revolutionaries with fl guns are marching to Pu Row which lies opposite Ranking. ti II NaUY From Wu Hu on the south side of tie river POGO men are advancing.
 Above Chin Kiang, there is a force ot 5000 revolutionaries with 100 guns and 1t is estimated that 5000 more are pro ceeding down the line of the Tien Tsr Pu Row railway. Fifteen warships now in the river under command of the rebels are awaiting the signal for the attack
 The Imperialist garrison In Ranking lir- der command of General Chang numbers about 11,000 men, we'll trained, well armed and strongly entrenched, forti. fled It is believed that all the republican forces are within one days striking dis. tance of the city.
 Admiral Sah, who commanded the lova squadron at HanlSow and whose where. abouts have been uncertain for some time past arrived in Shanghai today. He ap peared much depressed. It is not believ, cd that Admiral Sah will take any furth. CT action until the outcome at Nanhins Is certain.
 Reports received here direct from Nan King say that all foreigners north of P, Row are safe. The consuls have recon mended that all Americans in the Yans hal. F x ,''' 's7
 Lii Apologises
 Hankow. November 1e.-fDelavad <,