The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-02
PEK|N TERRIFIED
 OVER SITUATION
Manchus Threaten to Massacre Everybody, Following Issu- amce of Edicts 0usting
 Them From Office.

TOT which has taken possession of the entire imperial court was fur ther evidenced today by long list of edicls supplementing yesterdays remarkable proclamation, and of fering further concessions of the most radical character.
 Today's edicts indicate that even though the dynasty survives, the Manchu rule is at an end. The transfer of cabinet officers to na- tive Chinese is ordered.
 The edicts even go so far as to offer extravagant praise to the reb- els for bringing about the great re- forms which are promised.
 The throne absolutely ackowl- edges it's incapacity.
 The revolutionists are unim- pressed by the flood of edicts. They declare that the dynasty's partial surrender came too late.
 Manchus Indignant.
 The edlcts have stirred up for midable opposition from Manchu oniceholders, who are talking of massacre for revenge.
 Prince Tsai Toa, uncle of the baby emperor, is said to be willing to lead the massacre party.
 Prince Ching, the premier, is us- ing his influence to restrain that element of the Manchus disposed toward violence.
 The imperial edict was worded as follows by the regent:
 II have reigned three years and have always acted eonscientiously in the interests of the people. But l have not employed men proper ly, as am without political skill. 1 have employed too many nobles in political positions, which con- travenes constitutionalism.
 Ruler Deceived.
 "On railway matters, one whom 1 trusted deceived me. Hence pub lie opinion was antagonized. When I urge reform, officials an gdentry seize the opportunity to embezzle. Much of the peoples money has been taken. but nothing to benefit the people has been achieved.
 "On several occasions edicts have been promulgated as laws, but none of them have been obeyed. The people arc grumbIng, yet I do not know. Disasters loom ahead, but I do not see"
 After referring to uprisings in various places, the edict continues:
 "The whole empire is seething. The spirits of our nine deceased emperors are unable to enjoy the sacrifices properly, while it is fear cd that the people will suffer griev- ously.
 Swears to Reform.
 All these things arc my own fault, and I hereby announce to the world that I swear to reform, and, with our soldiers and people, to carry out the constitution faith fully, modifying legislation, pro- noting the interests of the people and abolishing hardships, all in ac- Icordance with their wishes and in- terests. The old laws that are un- suitable will be abolished. The union of the Manchus and the Chinese, mentioned by the late em- peror, l shall carry out now. Fi- nances and diplomacy have reached bedrock.
 Even if all unite, 1 still fear that we may faii. if ts;e t5s;e ee.asa.rrire's sub jects do not regard and do not honor fate, and are easily misled by outlaws, then the future of China is unthinkable. 1 am most anxious day and night. My only hope is that my subjects thorough ly understand"
 Many Horrible Acts.
 Shanghai, Oct. 3i.--A very few days will tell the Chinese fortune The burning of Hankow by the Im- lperialists, accompanied by the bru- tai treatment of the Chinese by Manchus, made the worst possible Impression. It is predicted that unless the Manchus immediately demonstrate the sincerity of the imperial edicts being issued ;it iis !pe- Q kin, a slaughter will begin which will exceed lliat of the Teipin re- bellion.
 Every indication is that Shang- hal, Nanking, Ching-Kiang. Chan Chow and tine Lower Yang-Tse L L. l. L.