The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-25
To Care for Wounded

Picking, December 24-Word comes from Pao Ting Flu, which is one of the important military centers, that the hospital there are making prepara- tions to care for many wounded, who are expected to be brought there soon. This Is taken to indicate. along with other things that the imperial government in tends to renew hostilities. It is believed tht Premier Yuan Shi Kai sees the hope essness of the peace conference, which is now going on at Shanghai, and evi- dently desires to repeat the moral effect of the capture of Han Yang by retalxng Wu Chang, which, under present condi- lions, should fall easily to the imperiai- ists.
 An edict issued tonight in the digniGed terms which have characterized such doc uments since Yuan Shi Kai assumed the premiership, confers posthumous honors on the imperialist who committed suicide when the city of Chao Chow was cap- tured by the rebels. This Is one of many such honors recently bestowed by Pre- mier Yuan, which the ex-regent did not dare to bestow, and it means that Yuan Shi Kai has not been intimidated.
 Thirty-four queueless rebel prisoners have reached Pai Ting. This has aroused com- ment because prisoners are seldom taken in China The Chinese have difficulty in understanding the western idea of captur- ing and caring for prisoners.
 Head Held for Ransom
 A reliable Chinese report has been re- ceived from Chung King that Tuan Fang's head is being taken to Flu Peh, to be held for ransom.
 Yuan Fang was formerly director gen- eral of the Hu Kwang railroad He mad recently been appointed viceroy of Sic Chuan province, according to information reaching the missionaries at Chung King,
 He was killed by his own soldiers at Tse Chow Tuan Fang discovered that his troops were dsoyal, and, after at tempting to bribe the officers, tried to escape in company with his brother, but the soldiers fell upon them, and both were hacked to pieces.
 London. December 24.--A Shanghai dis patch to the Daily Telegraph says 1t is expected that the peace conference will be resumed Tuesday. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the reform leader, will arrive at Shang- hai Monday. Premier Yuan Shi kai has made no reply yet as to whether he will accept a republic.
 Harbin. December 4.-The amban, or Chinese representative, who was driven out of Urga, the capital of Mongolia, when autonomy was declared some weeks ago. has reached Manchuria. He will have sa fe conduct to Picking. The anlDan Is accompanied by the Manchu prince iSung whose influence is being used by the Manchus in their efforts to nullify the intrigues of the exiled ruler of Thibet and foreigners in Mongolia, and to bring about the restoration of the Mongol roy alty.
 There is a belief here that Japan Is in- terested along with the imperial goverr- ment at Picking in the suppression of tho revolution in Manchuria. an. Chao Era usun. viceroy of Mana..ur1a. ordered tho secret execution of the reyolutionists on Sunday
 Jondon. December 25.-A Picking dis match says that the Chinese govern ment has been advised by it's ministers abroad that Great Britain and Japan have made overtures to other powers with a view to securing their co-opera- ton in intervening in China in favor of q monarchy.
 London. December 2i.--The Shanghai correspondent of hte Times comment ing on the situation says the whole na- lion is awaiting the decision of one dent. Yuan Sh Kai desires peace and favor Of a republic there would bs subsequent complications wth Great Brtan and Japan,
 The Tmes' Pekng correspop dent says he learns that Yuan Sh Kai will re- sign the premiership as he isn ot sup- ported financially.