The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-16
New Prenier In


accepted the premiership and ass,m '
ca ONCE today. Yesterdays Official
Gazette contained an expression of
tnanks from Yuan Shi Kai to tha
Inrohe Tor his appointment. but the
truth is that he would have practical.
!! 1ree hand in conducting affairs
"niie ne retained his official position.
me new premier yesterday received
several foreign ministers, INCLUDING
the United States minister tn Grin.
William j. Calhoun. ''
IN conversation Yuan Shi Kai said
ne intended to form a cabinet immc
olately and endeavor to carry on the
government by gaining the support
OF as many provinces as possible. AL
lowing the remainder to retain their
independence for the time being. It
would be his endeavor also gradually
10 WIN pack their allegiance.
announcer important development in
the capital was the issuance of an
edlct Yesterday ordering Hai-Lianr.
Formerly viceroy of Manchuria, to as
sumo command at Johol, where the
summer residence of the emperor is
situated. in place of Putting, the Tar
tar general. This appointment has led
TO the belief in certain quarters that
the court may retire to Jehol. leaving
Yuan Shi kai as chief executive until
.he opportunity arrives for the court
TO feassume measure of authority
San Pao Chi. the viccroy Of Shnn.
tung. has been elected president Of
the republic which has been pro-
claimed In that province. His accept
ance of this Office is in accordance
with the governments advice, and
several other viceroys have gone with
the people. in the hope of influencing
the province later to renew their al
legiance.
The provincial assembly of Chilli
has adopted a memorial to the throne
In favor of the establishment of a
republic with Yuan Shi kai as presi-
dent.
Wu Ting Fang, secretary of foreign
AFFAIRS III the provincial government
of Shanghai. and other noted reforms
ers have sent Il telegram to the
American charge d. affuires here. ask
ing the good offices of the United
States in connection with tho deliy-
telegram. dated Novcmbe. II, reads:
Kindly deliver personally the fol
lowing to his hishness. the regent, in.
forming him that further conflicts be-
tween the imperials and the people
will cause needless bloodshed If his
majesty abdicatcs we shall cndeavor
to afford safety to the court and pro-
tec(loH 10 tnclf property.
TO the regent: Your manifesto ac.
knowledging guilt has been publish
ed. hut the murder of the people con-
tinucs more widespread than ever,
which is contrary to the mind of the
nation as one. Opinions of intelligent
foreigners agree that the constitution
al government inaugurated by the
sovereign is not suitable for the pres
ent day China. You should follow
the example of Yao and Shun. II
you Immediately awake and assist to
harmonize the people and trust them
on the principles of wisdom. justice
and clemency. the people will secure
to the imperial family peace and
riches, honor and glory. and not
merely give peace to the Manchus.
Otherwise the war will be prolonged
and troubles will accumulate. The
northern army is cruel and inhuman.
How can the throne stand alone? We
utter this last loyal warming"
This telegram Is signed by WI Ting
Fang. Tang Wen Chin of Kiang-su.
former vice president of the board of
commerce. Chang Chen, former ad-
wiser to the board of commerce. and
Wen Taung Yao, former assistant im-
pcrial resident at LhaSs;l and now as
sistant foreign secretary.
The legation made no acknowledge
ment of the receipt of the telegram
and did not deliver it to the regent.
but unotticially permitted Yuan Shi
kai to pursue it.
Advices from Lanchau say that Il
telegram has been received from the
rebel leader. General Ii Yuen Heng,
in response to a message from Gem