New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-23
lBy Telegraph 10 III. Tribune J

! there were left behind and captured by
the revolutionists. II was a great VIC
tory sor Commander in Chiof Li-Yung-
Huen. who led the rebel army
Rebels occupy the Sha-Ga. district
and control every mountain pass.
Governor sun Po Kee of the province
OF Shantung is reported 70 have narrow
ly escaped death yesterday. and 10 be-
in hiding in Ching Tao Revolutionists
burned the Governors residence at Tsi
Nan Fu. and the majority OF the i'm
perial troops went over 70 the revolu-
tionists'
Hong Kong, oct. 22 s n. m.-Viceroy
Chang Min chi Of the Quang Tong Prov
ince has issued an ediet forbidding all
newspapers to publish any reports of
the revolution. The people OF Canton
are greatly aroused at this measure.
Niceroy Chang has taken extreme pre-
cautions and is an able leader
The inside walls Of the city are we'll
fortified and the imperialists do not fear
an uprising for some time
London, oct. pa special dispatch
from Peking says that strong rebel de-
tachments marching up the west bank
cf the railway attacked the northern
army twice on Thursday and Friday.
The fighting lasted six hours on both
days. II is estimated that the killed or
wounded on both sides numbered $40
1t is now evident" says the dispatch.
that the rebels arc strong. The gov
ernment has been too optimistic during
the last week. General Yin-Tchaug has
made a requistion for more artillery.
and the headquarters Of the northern
army remain at Sin-Yang- -Chau. proving
that Yin-Chang considers his forces t.
adequate to assault the rebel area, which
is difficult 10 get at. owing 10 the fact
that it is intersected by the river. and
favors guerrilla warfare.
The rebels are intrenching every
where. They are destroying bridges and
mounting guns. They claim 70 have en-
listed fifteen thousand old soldiers. The
inactivity Of the rebels heretofore was
due 10 the necessity Of organizing. 40
that they would not repeat the errors
Of the Tai Ping revolutionists. who only
renualned armed mobs. The government
forces across the river are too weak 10
take the offensive, but two Yangtse di-
visions are closing up.
"I-Chang has fallen into the hands ~
a separa 3 revolutionary organization
called Kuominghus. The Wu-Chang
rebel agents swarm at Chang Sha, Yo-
chow and other towns These men are
organizing a southern confederacy and
are willing TO abandon the north to the
Manchus.
"Sze- Chuen also reports heavy hght-
ing. An emergency Red Cross society has
been organized az Peking The first con-
tingent. now proceeding 20 the front, in
cludes six American and English doctors
ard six Chinese doctors, as we'll as
nurses. They will treat the wounded ot
either side. II is calculated that the
government wounded already number
one thousand.
Peking oct 22.-An official despatch
70 the British Legation expresses the
view that unless General Yin-Tchang.
the Chinese commander, wins decisive
victory within a few days the whole OF
the Yang-Tse Valley will he ablaze.
Il is believed that the bulk II the in;-
perial army has gone 70 Kwang-s Shut.
II is reported that the imperialists shot
several engine drivers who refused 70
take trains out under fire.
British consular dispatches confirm the
fall Of I-Chang and ChangSha.
The commander OF the rebels has de-
cIared all munitions OF war contraband-
The National Assembly was opened
this afternoon by Prince Shih-To. OF the
House NJ Ii. who by secret edict Was
deputed at the last moment to take the
r,ace Of the regent. The route to the
r,lace was lined with troops. and the
adiacent walls were giistening with the
bavonets OF the Imperial Guards.
After the imperial delegate entered
tho chamber the members Of the Cahi-
not all Of whom were present. knelt
,brico Rising 70 their feet after each
genuaexion. they kowtowed nine times
70 the Enperor's tablet. They then re-
,,a,rad standing while Prince Shih-To
took mis- seat on the left of the vacant
throne The cdict calling the session
having been read. the Prince read the
Regents message. which emphasized his
wish 20 carry on the constitutional gov
.r,mert He urged the members 20 turn
the knowledge and experience gained AT
the first session 10 account. in order TO
assure the wellbeing Of the nation and
give expression TO the wishes OF tho
nsople. Ne mention was made of the re-
belion.
ont Of a total OF 1856 members III
we're present Not many of the Deputies
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