Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-14

DECISIVE Dat TIE
NON IMMINENT.
Imperial Army Permeated with Sedi-
ton. Rapid Progress of
Chinese Revolution.

Pekin, Oct. II Troops are being
rushed from the north to Hankow. and
within a few days a decisive battle may
be fought. The rebel forces aye.lelt
their eulrenchments around WI Chang
and are advancing to meet the imperial
troops, but whether or not the latter
will fight ordesert their colors is doubt.
| ful.
That the entire imperial army is per-
mcated with sedtion seems certain. AS
the profession OF arms has always been
regarded with contempt in China the
number OF trained in Munchu troops
is insignificant and it Is not believed
that the Chinese soldiers will fight very
enthusiastically against their own coun-
trymen in support Of the dynasty.
The rapid progress OF the revolution
shows clearly that the leaders are work
ing along carefully matured plans and
they are exhibiting powers OF organi-
vation which place the present uprising
in marked contrast with the disorderly
mob outbreaks which have occurred
periodically for 30 many years.
Fears of an anti-foreign outbreak
have greatly lessened here, as it is real
ICED that the rebel leaders are both able
and willing to keep their promises that
the lives and property of foreigners will
be protected, At the same time it is
felt that the bitter hatred Of the lower
classes for the white races has not di'
minished in the slightest and that there
is always danger Of the mob getting
out OF control.
American troops from the PHILIPPINES
are reported to be on their way here to
protect the legation and the other
foreign covers are preparing to land o
force of marines and sailors at the first
signal OF danger.
The present rebellion in China is the
elimination OF more than three centu.
ries Of agitation during which the Chi.
nese have risen again and again against
their Manchu rulers. Early in the sey-
cnteonth century the Manchus de.
scended in hordes from their northern
mountains and swept over China with
fire and sword They crowned their
first emperor in Pekin in 1864 and
have ruled uniuterruptedly since.
Toxic, Oct. 14.-Pekin is in immi-
nent danger OF attack by the Han
revolrtionists. Three divisions Of tle
Manchu army are being moblllzeo
-ti.ese. So widespread is the dIsaffec-
tion however, that the troops ore ex-
pected to desert.
Adyices received from all parts OF
China show the uprising is spreading
like fire. Iu the provinces OF Szechuen,
Kiang Tang, Hu Nan, HUI Pc, Ho Nan
and Kiang Su the rebels are rapidly
establishing provincial governments
and endcavoring to maintain order.
Kai sepg and Nan King, both OF which
we're captured by the rebels, are burn
ing. simultaneously the natives in
Pechili have risen and threaten to
sweep that province.
The proximity OF rebels to Pekin is
indicated by dispatches declaring that a
great iron bridge at Paoting near the
capital shich spans the Hunag river is
taken. The opinion is growing that
the Manchu dynasty is doomed.
An uprising is also in psogress in
Chinese Thibet.
Hankow, Oct. 14.-Scores OF corpses
arc lying unburied in the streets OF WI
Chang and the massacre OF Manchus
and the pillaging of their houses still
continues.
1t is estimated that nearly 1000 men
and women have fallen before the fury
OF the mob.
Recruiting stations have been opened
by the revolutionary leaders in various
parts OF the city and Gen. Ii Yuan
Hang claims he now has under his
command $4,000 troops.
Washington, Oct. 14.--The legation
at Peking and the consul general at
Shanghai both cabled the State De-
partment today saving that the whole
situation in China is ominous and that
no one knows what to expect next.
They sent no new details, but said that
official circles were most apprehenslve.
The State Department today was be-
.ieged with the kilograms from friends
OF missionaries and other American
citizens in China, seeking rews. Re-
assuring messages we're sent in reply,
hu. all we're general and without spe-