The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-07
CRITICAL
!, CONDITION
At NANKING
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VicerOy Killed Self Could Not
Control Troops
Or. Wa Ting Fang in Favor
Of Republican GovernEuent
Brilliant Young General A>s-
SaSsinated While Asleep,

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Marking, China, Nov. THE vice.,
roy ait Marking committed suicide last
night The situation is serious. The
Uiceroy's Instructions from Pekin had
ordered him not to resist the revolu-
tionists by force, but peacefully to
surrender. The Tartar general, COM
handing the Manchu troops, refused
70 obey these orders. A condition Of
panic prevails
Or. WI Makes Statement.
Shanghai China, Nov. 7.--Dr. WI
Ting Fang, chosen director of foreign
affairs in the reform government es-
tablished by the revolutionists in the
province of Kiang SUI, today gave a
long statement to the Associated press
In which he announced his adherence
to the movement designed to establish
republican form of government in
China. His attitude. as formally an
nounced today lis expected to have a
far reaching influence.
When the revolutionists proclaimed
the provisional government at Shang-
hal he was made head of the foreign
bureau, but the appointment was not
taken seriously and as late as yester-
day he declined to acknowledge any
participation in the revolutionary ad-
ministration.
DIR. WI said while he was loath to
accept the ONCE and hesitated because
of his former close connection with
the Nanchu government, he was now
practically forced to aid the cause Of
China.
Ninety per cent of the population, he
said, was supporting the present stat
as. He said he fully understood the
reform movement might lead In any
direction, even to anarchy; but all the
people Of China were now prepared to
show the world the real power Of the
Chinese for orderly conduct, self re-
atraint and loyalty to a fair and hon-
est government.
Young General Assassinated.
Pelsin, Nov. 7.-GeneraI WI. the
brilliant young military general. re-
Gently appointed governor Of Shan ST
province, was assat sinated early today.
Sic was asleep at the military encanp-
ment at. Shikia Chnang when thirty
AEanchu soldiers rushed past the guard
and slew him. The Manchus, when ar
rested, said WI was escretly betray-
ing them. WI was educated In
Japan, and while liberal in his views
was not an extremist.
Pekin Did Not Fall.
The reports that this city had fallen
into the hands OF revolutionists are
without foundation. There has been
no fighting whatever, and there liz no
evidence that the emperor or regent
has fed. Prince Ching continued to
act as premier, pending the arrival of
Youan Shi Kai.
Nor Is there any danger that Pekin
ss endangered. The foreigners think 1t
will be the last of the important cities
to so. The imperial government has
concentrated here most ell of the loyal
troops in the army and has craftily
sent all the doubtful regiments to far
distant points. There is no doubt OF
the loyalty of the troops that camp
outside the city. They are that type
of Chinese honored by the Manchu
title of "Bannermen'' because their an
cestors aided Manchu conquerors
against their own people.
Critical Condition.
Annoy, China. Nov. THE fall Of
this city before the revolutionists APP
pears imminent, There Is no foreign
warship In this port, but all the con-
suls have appealed to their govern
ments to send vessels here and in the
meanwhile are devising plans for the
defense Of the foreigners II an emer-
gency arises.
The American and British consul
ates have been designated as places Of
refuge for the women and children.
Al system Of signals has been arranged
TO warn foreigners of the first ap-
proach Of danger.
No anti foreign sentiment developed
today. Taotai Sing is in hiding and
= the police keep out OF sight. There
ii no local government worthy OF the
name. The soldiers recognize no au-
4hority. but fortunately remain quiet.
Public sentiment is revolutionary.