The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
PREMIER REFUSES ID ACCEPT REPUBLIC No Qualification
 at All ARMIsTICE
Letter Received in New York Setting Forth Measures Rebels y Taken to Protect Miss; .ries.
 Washington Dow least

Picking, December 2t.-Premier Yuan who are aiming to transform China into a republic. In an official statement he declared without qualification that he refused to accept a republic.
 At the Shanghai peace conference yes- terday Wu Ting Fang, foreign minister in the revolutionary provision cabinet spoke strongly in favor of republic ana later Tang Shi Vi said he was convinced that abdication of the empire and the es- tablshment of republic was the only thing that would satisfy the people. At the same time he expressed doubt whether it would be possible to persuade Yuan Shi Kai to abandon his plan for a limited monarchy
 Tt is believed here that Yuan Shi Kai means what he says and will uphold the monarchy new situation has arisen Great Britain which has been support ing the premier's monarchial programme for several weeks is now strengthened by Japan and is endeavoring to obtain the support of the United States and other countries. Great Britain believes the sep aration of Manchuria, Mongola and Theft and the serious disintegration of China proper would result from the establish ment of a republic whereas the republi- cans have already obtained in material way everything they desired Only the name of the monarchy is left.
 It is stated that the American group already supports the British idea and are ready with two if not three of the others of the -four nation group of fi- nanciers to lend Yuan Shi Kai's govern ment money. Negotiations to this end have been proceeding for some days.
 It was on Great Britains initiative that the six powers urged the Shanghai peace conference to reach an agreement. Now Great Britain is endeavoring to persuade the rebels to come to terms. It is pointed out that British interference is not di- rected against Chna's interests but against the sentimental idea in such cases where the practical interests of the entire nation are being jeopardized The extension of the armistice for 10 days 10 which the revolutionists have agreed have given some hope but unless the revolu- tionsts accept Premier Yuan's offer the only alternative is continuation of the conflict with a possible division of the country the dependencies raliying around the northern empire. The empire has sent 5000 troops of the 2oth division to Chang Shen Tao with the object of pre- venting republican troops from assem- bling in the north. Precautions are also being taken below Tieh Tsin.
 The armistice between the opposing forces was extended to December 30, in order to give time for reply arriving.
 Telegrains to the Chinese imperial au- thorities state that the revolutionarles at Shanghai insist upon establishing re- publir as the only terms on which peace can b. concluded.
 In an interview Premier Yuan Shi Kal again declared he would never agree to republ c.
 Shanghai. December A.-Revolutionary leaders here positively assert that If Yuan Shi Kai persists in his refusal to accept d republic. the powers giving him thelr sup mort would be regarded as the enemies ot China and the lives of all foreigners In China would be jeopardized.
 If is generally believed among the revo- lutionists that Great Britain is supporting the monarchy solely because of the dan- eerous example which would be set Tor India should China become a repupiic. |
 pr. Sun Vat Sen, the reform leaoer, is due to arrive here in a few days ana u is believed that he will assume lne lea1 ership of the south. Large reinforcener,s of well armed and well trained troops are arriving from Canton.
 New York, December 21.-The board or foreign mission of the Methodist Episco- pal church has received a letter rom the Rev. Walter w. Williams at kutien' pear Foo Chow, China, explaining why some of the missionaries did not follow the sug- gestions of United States consus to seek protection at the seaports
 i)r Williams encloses letter from tne Sia Huoi reforIn socety) of kuten, se'- ting forth the measures the Chinese them selves have taken to protect mlssion- aries. owipg to the uprisings of the new <~~~~~~~~~S~s
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