Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-08
Court PROPOSES FLIGHT
PEkIN WILL BE SURROUNDED
BY REVoLuTlONISTS BEFORE
MANY DAYS.
LEGATIONS ARE GUARDED
American Troops Prepare for Attack
On Foreigners in Pclsln, which
Is Threatcncd.

PEkIN, Nov. THE legations
consider that the end OF the Manohu
dynasty is imminent There seems no
hope of saving even a nominal throne.
The provinces north of the Yang Tse
are now declG.ring for republic.
The ony force of Mauchu troops large
enough TO cope with the local situa-
tion is in Pekin. but there are indl-
cations tonight that the capital will
be surrounded before many days by
Chinese soldiers.
Where the court will take refuge
is a question. There are evidences
that the court intends to proceed to
Chang Kia Ku. Troops guarding the
route to that town, which lies in the
province Of Chi Ii, l25 miles north
west of Pekin. were expected to dy-
Mantle the tunnel after the passage
of the train bearing the emperor and
his household. Reports have now
been received that Chang Kai Ku will
oppose the thrones intention Of NOV
ing their court to that place.
Prince Ching's palace seems DESERT
ed. 1t is believed he is In the for
bidden districts.
Attack On Foreigners Feared.
American soldiers We're sent to
each of the outlying missions tonight.
The legation has advised the Ameri-
cans to come into the quarters or to
seek other places Of safety. A con
certed attack upon foreigners is not
feared but there are many within
the city who are opposed to for
eigners.
Threaten Local Railroads.
General Chang Saio Tsen who was
appointed by imperial edict to pro-
ceed to the Yang Use provinces to
concillate the people, has declined
the appointment saying that he re-
fused to remain with his own troops
at Lanchau.
The government proposed today to
cut the Pekin-Tien Tsin railway be-
yond Fent Tai to prevent additional
troops from arriving.
1t is understood that the British
minister, Sir John Johnson. protested
on suspension of business.
Rebels Hold Railways.
The Chinese report that the Calgan
railway is in the hands of the revo-
lutionists while a rebel force is pro-
ceeding apparently In the direction
of Pekin at a point Of the railway
about 20 miles from the capital. All
railway connections with the capital
are threatened II is said the assassi-
nation of General WI Cheng still adds
to the revolt of the remainder of the
sixth division, which is with Yuan
Shi Yai. The government, reports.
however that two trainloads Of i'm
perlal soldiers are on their way to
Hanwok and these may be sufficient
to prevent a mutIny.
Court Prepares to Flee.
One hundred carts left Pekin to-
night for Jehol and 200 mounted
Manchus proceeded in the same d.
rection early In the day. The Chi
nese believe this party is preparing
the way for the flight Of the court,
but many Manchus are fleeing and
troops are constantly moving in the
vicinity Of Pekin. The Manchu
troops here number 1000, imperial
guards 1900, police 1000 and banner
police about 5000.
The city il quiet tonight and there
is no sign OF any Intended movement.
No Slaughter Likely.
Chinese Che Foo. in Shan Tung
province, has gone over to the revo-
lutionares. prior to this, one Of the
leaders Wang shao Men, Informed
the counsels that everything was ready