The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-16
Yuan-Shi- Kai Will Take
Up Premiership
To-Day.
HOPES TO CREATE
ORDER FROM CHAOS
Will Allow Revolutionary Prov
inches to Keep Their Independ-
ence Until They Can Be
Won Back to the Throne
Peacefully-Rebels Again
Demand Abdication.

IeklnS, november Is Il :3o &. Nj |
YuanS hiKai has accepted the pre-
miership and will assume office prob
ably to-day (Thursday) Yesterdays !
official gazette contained an eXpres-
sion of thanks from Yuan-Shi- TO |
the throne for his appointment, but
the truth is that he did not undertake
the task without receiving guarantees
that he would have practically a free
hand in conducting affairs while he
retained his official position.
The new Premier yesterday received
several foreign ministers. including
the United States Minister to China,
William j. Calhoun, who only re-
Gently returned here. In conversation
with a foreigner, Yuan Shi-Kai said
he intended to form a Cabinet 'mme-
diately and endeavor to carry on the
government by gaining the support of
as many provinces as possible. allow
ing the remainder to retain their in
dependence for the time being. II
would be his endeavor also finally to
win back their allegiance to the
throne.
May Retire to JchoI.
Another important development in
the capital was the issuance of an
edict yesterday ordering Hsi-Liang,
formerly Viceroy of Manchuria, to as
sumo command at Jehol. where the
summer residence of the Emperor is
situated. in place of Hurting. the Tar
tar general. This appointment has led
To the belief in certain quarters that
the court may retire to Jehol. leaving
Yuan Shi kai as chief executive until
the opportunity arrives for the court
to reassume measure of authority.
San Pao Chi. the Viceroy of Shantung,
has been elected president OF the re-
public which has been claimed in that
province. His acceptance OF this office
Is IN accordance With the govern
ments advice, and several other vice
roys have gone with the people in
the hope of influencing the provinces
later to renew their allegiance. The
provincial assembly of Chilli has
adopted a memorial to the throne I'm
favor of the establishment of a re-
public. with Yuan-Shi-Kai as presi-
dent
WI Ting Fang. secretary of foreign
affairs In the provincial government
of Shanghai, and other noted reform
ers have sent a telegram to the Amer
lean charge d'affaires here. asking
the GOO offices of the United States
in connection with the delivery Of a
demand for abdication.
Urge His abdicntion.
The telegram, dated November IL,
reads: Kindly deliver personally the
following to His Highness. the regent,
informing him that further conflicts
between the imperials and the people
VIII cause needless bloodshed. If His
Majesty abdicates We shall endeavor
to afford safety to the court and pro-
lection to their property
Ito the. Regent: Your manifesto. |
acknowledging guilt has been pub
lished. but the murder of the people !
continues more widespread than ever, |
which is contrary to the mind Of the |
ma ton us one. Opinions OF intelligent |
foreigners agree that the constitu- /,
tional government inauGurated by the |
sovereign is not suitable for the pres
ent day China You should follow the |
example of Yao and Shun. II you i'm
mediateiy assist TO harmonizc the
people and treat them on the princi- |
pies OF wisdom. justice and clemency, !
the people will secure to the imperial !
family peace and riches. honor and |
glory and not merely give peace to
the Manchus. Otherwise the war Will |
be prolonged and troubles will accu-
mulate. The northern army Is cruel
and inhuman. How can the throne
stand alone? We utter this last loyal
warning"
This telegram Is signed by WI Ting |
Fang. Tang Wen-Chi. of Kiang -Su.
former vicepresident of the Board of
Commerce. Chang Chi En-, former ad-
wiser to the Board of Commerce, and |
Wen sung-Y former assistant i'm
perial resident at Lhassa and now as |
sistant foreign secretary.
MnssnEe Not Acknowledged.
The legation made no acknowledge |
ment of the receipt of the telegram,
and did not deliver 1t to the regent,
but unoficially permitted Yuan Shl
kai to peruse it.
Advices from Lancheu say that a
telegram has been received from the
rebel leader. General Ii Yuen -iIeng,
in response to a message from Chang
Shao-Tsen. commander of the Lanchau |
troops. requesting a cessation OF hos
tlities and outlining proposals for q I
monlrchical constitution. General III
says that the terrible condition pre-
vailinG is due to the corrupt govern
ment. which there Is no hope of re.
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