Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15

Who has been restored to power and
ordered to fight Chinese rebels.
The recall Of Yuan Shi-Kai, formerly
grand councillor and commander-in-
chief of the army and navy, who was
dismissed from power and banished
from the capital some three years ago.
and his appointment as viceroy Of
Hupeh and Human provinces indicate the
plight of the Manchu administration.
Figuratively speaking. Yuan Shi-Kai Is
their last and best card. He is known
as a strong man, and 1t was he who
FIRST organized the northern modern
army. 1t is believed that he is the
only man around whom tho troops will
rally, but 1T is uncertain whether he
will accept the appointment, or in ac-
cepting can prevent a calamity.
Task Given Yuan Shi-Kai.
An imperial edict was issued today re-
calling to power Yuan Shi-Kai, who Is
appointed viceroy OF Hu-Peh and HUMAN
provinces and commanded to proceed to
Wuchang and imm ediately re-eStablish
the imperial authority in that city. now
in the possession Of the revolutionists
The decree also directs Admiral Sab
Chen-Ping, commander OF the navy and
the minister of war, Gen. Yin-Tchang,
commander of the army of the north, to
cooperate under Yuan Shi-Kai
The edict further orders that Tsen
Chun-Suan supersede Gen. Chao Erh-
Feng as commander OF the military
forces in Szechuen and re-establish the
imperial authority in that province.
The government has established strict
censorship, and this, with the interrupt
ton Of the service on the Pektng and
Hankow railway. Is making 1T very DIM
cult to obtain detailed news from the dis
turbed area All accounts, however, agree
that the situation continues very grave.
China Trying to Borrow.
Runs on the government and other
Chinese banks have resulted in heavy
transfers to foreign banks. The Chinese
government is endeavoring to make emer-
gency loans for military purposes and to
pay the indemnities- Proposals for heavy
loans were submitted today to banking
groups of four nations, but 1t is not likely
that these will be accepted.
The construction of the Hu-Kwang rail-
way, as well as the conclusion of the cur
rency reform program, will be retarded
Indefinitely.
The diplomatic corps had a long con-
ference today regarding possible attack
at Wuchang. 1t was decided. however
that il would be unfair to interfere. and
therefore the doyen, Sir John n. Jor-
dan, visited the Chinese foreign board
and suggested only an avoidance Of she'll
ing the foreign concessions.
Attack on Rebels Not Expected.
Lieut.. Col William D. Beach of Fort
Santiago, Manila. who arrived here to-
night from Hankow. reports that severa
troop trains were passed proceeding or
e, hut xx,tv "a
belief here that the government will no,
venture an engagement with the rebels
for weeks. or even months, in the hope
of conciliating the masses or bribing the
leaders. 1t is more likely that the gov.
ernment will permit the revolt to destroy
Itself by paralyzing trade and creating
increased disorders in the provinces which
are already soreiy distressed. 1t is not be-
lieved even that the government car
mobilize an army of sufficient size and
willing TO attack the revolutionaries.
The military attaches here are of the
opinion that the Wuchang forts. now
held by the rebels. are easily able to
sink the gunboats.
Lieut.. Col. Beach was to have been
present at the maneuvers. which are now
Cancelled On his way here he traverse(
the YangtZe district and encountered
many signs of the revolution. The mis-
sionaries, he declared. did not desire 10
( leave Wuchang. The American consul
at Hankow, Roger s. Greene, insisted
upon their leaving, saying that subse-
quent disorders would make the town un
safe.
! Scenes Near Hankow.
The rebels apparently have not taken
/ over the Hankow station, according to
! Col Beach, the entire line being open
and the service normal, except for de.
| laws owing to the crowded trains nj
refugees proceeding north and troor
| trains proceeding south. For forty mi q,
/ outside of Hankow there is a pitifui nro
| cession of persons of all ages laden will
their small possessions, trudging north
| ward by the roads.
1t is believed at the Legations that tn
| indemnity payments are bound to lapse
1 as the government is not receiving tn
| customary contributions from several O
| the provinces. Whether the powers will
| foreclose on the securities which the,
| hold and take over the financial admin
/ istration or permit the default will de
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