Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-11-16
After Being Guaranteed Free
Hand in Conducting Affairs
in Strife Torn Empire He Ac-
ceptS Post
ROYAL FAMILY MAY
TEMPORARILY ABDICATE
Sumner Residence Of Emperor
at JehoI Being Prepared as
Haven For Dynasty Till Peace
is Restored,
inv Morning journal Special Leased wire.I

Inv Morning journal Special Leased Wire.I
Peiln. Nov. 16.-U:35 IA. my
Yuan Shi Kai has accepted the pre-
miershlp and will receive office, prob
ably today Thursday.
Yesterdays official Gazette con-
tanned an expression of thanks from
Yuan Shi Kai to the throne for his
not undertake the task without re-
eeiving guarantees that he would
practically a free hand in conducting
affairs while he retained his official
position,
The new premier yesterday receiv-
ed several foreign ministers, including
the United States minister to China,
william ]. Calhoun who only recently
returned here.
In conversation with a foreigner,
Yuen Shi Kai said he intended TO
form a cabinet Immediately and en-
deavor TO carry on the government
by gaining the support OF as many
provinces as possible, allowing the re-
mainder to retain their independence
for the time being. 1t would be his
endeavor also gradually to win back
their allegiance to the throne.
Another important development. IN
the capital was the issuance ofA{an
edict yesterday ordering Hsi LAg,
formerly vioeroy of ManchuIia, v s.
sumo command at Jehcl, Wher ~
summer residence of the emperor is
situated, in place of Pu Ting. the
Tartar general. This appointment
has led to the belief in certain quar-
ters that the court may retire to
Jehol leaving Yuan Shi Kai as chief
executive until the opportunity ar
riyes for the court to reassume a
measure of authority.
San Pao Chi, the viceroy of Shan
tung, has been elected president Of
the republic which has been pro
claimed in that province. His ac-
eeptance is in accordance with the
government advice, and several other
yiceroys have gone with the people,
in the hope OF Influencing the pro-
yinces later to renew their ALLEGIANCE,
The provincial assembly of Chi Lo
has adopted a memorial to the throne
IL favor Of the establishment of re-
public with Yuan Shi Kai as presl.
cent.
WI Ting Fang, secretary of foreign
affairs, in the provincial government
Of Shanghai and other noted reform-
ers have sent telegram to the Ann
erlcan charge d affaires here asking
the good offices of the United States
in connection with the delivery Of Il
demand for abdication. The tele-
gram, dated November IL, reads:
Kindly deliver personally the fol-
lowing to his highness, the regent,
informing him that further conflicts
between the imperiallsts and the pec-
ple Will cause needless bloodshed. II
his majesty abdicates we shall en-
deavor TO afford safety to the court
ana protection to their property:
To the Regent--Your manifesto
acknowledging guilt has been publish
ed but the murder of the people
continues more widespread than ever,
winch Is contrary to the mind of the
nation as one. Opinions of intelll-
gent foreigners agree that the con-
su'utlonal government inaugurated
py the sovereign is not suitable for
we present day China. You should
loHoW the example of Yao and Shun
II you Immediately awake and assert
TO harmonize the people and trea,
mem on the principles Of wisdom,
justice and clemency, the people viii
secure TO the imperial family peace
and riches, honor and glory, and
nut merely give peace to the Man
chus. Otherwise the war will be
prolonged and troubles will accumu'
iate The northern army Is cruel anG
mhuman. How can the throne stand
alohe? We utter this last loya
Warning"
This telegram is signed by WI
ing Fang, Tang Wen Chih of Kians
ou' former yice-president of the
board of commerce.; Chang Chi'En
Iorlher adviser to the board of com.
mefee; and Wen Esung Yao, former
assistant imperial resident at L'hasss
ohd now assistant foreign secretary.
Inc legation made no acknowledge
"lehl Of the receipt of the Telegram
IND did not deliver it to the regent
nut unotficially permitted Yuan Sh
kal to peruse it.
Advices from Lanchow state thai
telegram has been received from
ine rebel leader, General Lo, in re
sponse to a message from Genera
Ihahg shao Tsen, commander of thi
IAN CHOW troops requesting a cessa
uoh OF hostilities, and outlining pro
posals for a monarchial constitution
General Ii says the terrible condi
uoh prevailing is due to the eorrup
soVernment of which there is no hope
OF reforming.
ne asks what guarantee Is there