The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Foreigners Preparing for Long Siege-Rebels
 Beyond Control
SITUATION IS SERIOUS
 IN CITY OF SHANGHAI
"A Condition Bordering on Anarchy Exists in Chang Sha-Two Gen. erals Assassinated By
 Their Troops

Picking, November 10.-G:52 a. mD-Pe- ing is still awaiting the approach Of me rebels The forbidden city is filled Wlth princes. high officials and others who are entitled to entry within its gates. vast stores of provisions have been trans ported to this place which, strohsN guarded, is ready for a seige
 Active preparations for what Is cohsil- cred the inevitable assault upon the capi- tai are going on within the legation auar- ter. for it is now conceded that the Mah- cahu dynasty will be busted. Foreigners it is asserted will be fully protected put experience has taught them that the 'ei"- per of the people is not to be trusted when revolutionary movements are in progress The fact that Tien Tsen did not fall yes terdav. as was expected is hopeful sign for the government, because it indicates that whatever steps the revolutionaries are taking, in the north at ieas' they are proceeding along careful lines ana are acting with consideration and with- out haste While re-enforcements nave reached Peking, reports. have been re- ceiyed of numerous disaffection Of Man- chu troops to the rebels.
 The government troops are an uncertain quantity. but there are still loyal resi- 1nents which are fighting for the dynas- ty.
 At Ranking, where the revolutionlsts outnumber the Imperialists five to one' the latter still hold Purple Mountain. They are strongly entfenched and are said to have abundant supplies.
 Officials Leave Chung King
 A dispatch from the American Consul Baker who has arrived at Hankow states that the customs and other foreign or ficials are leaving Chung King in Sze- chuan province, from where the British consul sends reports that the situation is critical. The roal between I Chang and Chung King is unsafe and there IS danger from robber bands.
 An American, in close touch with the Tien Tsen rebels. says they are divided into two factions. The conservative fac ton probably will control and walt dntil there is a material force behind them before taking over the city. At present only 25o0 police within the city support the rebels. The attitude of foreigners IS causing anxiety and distrust among the rebels The rebels pointed out that the consuls have permitted the government to bring in soldiers contrary to the trea- ty of 1905 and have objected to General Chang's bringing in troops. Foreign rail- way officials. they say, provide trains at the governments order, but not at Gen cral Chang's. A threatening letter, re- ferring to such incidents as not being neutral has been received by the consuiar body at Tien Tsen and the Peking-Han- kow railway officials also
 The fact that General Wu Changs head was carried away after his assassination g few nights ago has caused the belier Tn certain quarters that reward has heen offered for it. It is reported that the head has been brought to the forbidden city, but the story evidently has been in- vented by rebels, who hope to prove the palace's compicity in the murder.
 The Chinese government evidently shares the belief of foreigners that Gen eral Chang Shao Tsen controls the situ- ation in north China and it is using every means to gain his support General Chang, however, is man of strong con yictions and of quite different type than the ordinary officer.
 Chang Thoughtful
 Recently General Chang in speaking with correspondent asked what ror- eigners thought of the situation. He said his men desired peace and asked again: "Can peaceful means be found to ter minate this great trouble? Why do Tor eigners think so much of Yuan Shi kai? Can Yuan maintain peace?'
 Then reverting to the Hankow mas sacre and General Wus assassinatfon, General Chang expressed distrust of the government
 General Tuan, with 3000 men Of the third division had reached Pao Ting Flu. The remainder of the division Is be- lieved to be with General Chang. The Chinese foreign board announces that the Pehan railway, which was reported blocked by the rebels, will soon be cleared.
 Excitement here is growing tonight. Residents of the forbidden city, are taking great quantities of rice and other stores. Fifteen hundred infantry and 800 cavalry of the Manchu First division. who fled from Shi Kia Chang after the assassfna- tion of Gen. Lu Cheng, arrived here to- day. The legations consider that all hopes for the Manchu dynasty have van ished. .s ss,gfsA ~
 All consular reports received at the i'm perial capital agree that the revolution ary spirit has got beyond control through out the empire. with the exception of Nanchuria.
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