The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-04
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Shanghai. November 3.-Exccpt for
foreign concessions Shanghai tonight
Is entirely in the hands of the revo-
lutionists. who captured tho city late
this afternoon. There was practically
no resistance. only few shots being
fired. All the Chinese soldiers have
Joined the rebels. and the police and
fremen apparently arc sympa thizing
with them. for they arc wearing white
badges on their arms. After taking
over the arsenal the rebels burned the
Taotais famen in the native city.
The Associated Press correspondent
this afternoon covered the entire out
lying section Of Shanghai, but did not
discover q single instance of disorder.
Even in the native city complete order
prevailed. Every courtesy was shown
foreigners The soldiers, police and
fremen arc continuing on duty. Shops
are closed tonight.
While the action OF the rebels was
expected, the movement was made
quickly. Following slight disturb
ance in the northern section of the
the native city announcing that the
military government OF China" had
taken over Shanghai. 1t warned the
populace against disorder.
ArsenaI la Taken.
The arsenal. where recently there
tory 70 assisting the uprlver forts and
providins ammunition for Admirai San,
revolutionists. The CHIEF officials
quietly disappeared. but few other
officials continued TO hold II, without.
however. any show OF force. \ fcw
ists warned the ofticiais remaining that
they intended 10 take the arsenal even
II they had TO figh: for II. None or
them seemed willing TO test the
strength of the rebels In combat. and
quietly evacuated.
II is understood that ono reason FOR
the revolutionists taking Shanghai to-
day was that two Norwegian vessels
had been loaded at the arsenal during
the last two days with ammunition for
Admiral Sab. These vessels succeeded
Quickly following the demands Tor
the surrender OF the arsenal came an
attempt TO cut the wires Of the NanK
ing Shanghai Railway when was
general manager OF the company. Mr..
Pope found an armed revolutionary
inside the station and disarmed him.
Then nc telephoncd the British con-
sui that the railway property was
threatened and the British volunteers
of Shanghai were called out and
mounted guard over the station and
outlying properties. This action has
caused mucn comment. because this
section OF the railway is entirely out
side the concessions. The apparent
breach of neutrality Is defended be-
cause the British bondholders claim
prior right in the railway property.
The revolutionaiTes say they were pre-
pared to maintain order and while
they intended TO seize the railway
they did not plan TO destroy it, There
fore they regard the British consul's'
action In calling out British volun-
teers a the first break of neutrality
and it's effec; may be farreaching.
BrItishcrs stand Gunrd.
throughout the night seventy armed
Britishers stood guard over the rail-
way property. while on the other side
of the road an equal number OF uni
formed Chinese police were drawn
up on the behalf OF the Chinese revolu-
tionary government to maintain order.
1t is said that the British guard is
only temporary, and that the volun-
teers will be withdrawn
During the night there was desul-
tory firing In the city. and two or
three persons We're killed.
II is estimated that more than 1000
volunteers were included in the gov
ernment forces that went over to the
revolutionists when they took the
city. -ae rebels Will ship machine
guns and ammunition from here to
Hankow,