Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-16

SHANGHAI. November is. - The
revolution in the Province of Hupch
was not due to the appearance in the
heavens this year of Brooks comet.
though the Chinese in the regions far
removed from the scene of the con-
ilict will ascribe II to that event. not
withstanding that the more brilliant
Ilallcy's comet failed to influence
mundane affairs In any way.
The revolution was originated by
and is being carried on by society
known as the koh Ming Tong, under
the leadership of Sun Yet Sen. The
society, headed by the old reformer,
Kang Iu Wei, is in no way connected
with the movement, Whilst the ulti-
mate aim of both these bodies is the
same, their ideas as to the best man
ner of achieving the end differ ma
terially one Is an absolute anti
ManChu organization, and the other
is DESTROYS of supporting the dynasty,
but of reforming it. The names alone
will signify the gap which exists be-
tween them. The words Koh Ming
Tong mean Kill Dynasty Party"
whilst Pow Wong Tong signify PRO
test Emperor Party" Both aim at
rcjuvenated China.
The majority of the Chinese in the
empire sympathize with one or other
OF the movements. with the weight
on the side of the swifter operating
revolutionists. The Chinese have be-
come very tired of Manchu dominance.
They have endured II for nearly 300
years, and after all that period have
pronounced IL sadly wanting.
The Manchus have none but them
selves TO blame for the keen desire
that has been manifested for years to
Dust them from the throne. They
have been secure owing to the lack
OF leaders on the part of their OBJ
ponents, and blindly they have pur-
sued selfish, corrupt and reaction
AIRY course, pretending to listen to the
knocks at the door, but in reality
shutting themselves more securely
within. These are the claims of the
Chinese.
Evils Of Manchu Reign.
The Manchus came to the throne as
usurpers. They were invited by Gen
eral WI San Kwci, some 270 years
ago, To assist the Ming dynasty TO
suppress Il rebellion, and, succeeding
in doing so, found, when they re-
turned to Picking, that the Emperor
had committed suicide. They seized
the throne, and have since held 1t
tcnaCiously, despite several attempts
to remove them. And their occu-
pnncy cannot he said to have bene-
fitted the country during the march of
the centuries. The outstanding fea-
lures of the reign are the corruption
aud oppression that have been prac-
ticed One aspect OF Manchu domi-
nation which particularly irritates
the Chinese is that which insures for
the Manchu privileges which are de-
MED Chinese. The Chinese are, in
fact, burdened with the upkeep of all
Manchus. There are about 100000
Manchus in the empire, and all draw
pay from the Government. AS soon
as q Manchu baby II born II Is en-
uVeu 10 uThW IRON - 10 % " UlOnln
upwards. No MrnC1nG must work rs
artisans or farmers; neither shall
tSey become merchants or stOrckccp-
ers. They are the salt OF the earth,
and shall either be officials or sol
diers. II is not necessary for them
to be on the active list when in the
latter capacity. They merely say they
will he soldiers, and they settle down
in some city where there is Manchu
quarter, and they will thenceforth
draw tho pay their rank entities them
to, They are vampires fattening on
the Chinese, and as they are increas-
ing in idleness the tax is becoming a
severe one. To keep the domination
secure, the Manchus established the
post of Tartar-General in each Prov
incc lie ranks higher than "a Vice
rcy, and holds the keys of whatever
city he NAV be sta Toned in, and is, of
course, In command of all troops. the
bannermen Tor Manchus) included.
His post Is not exactly "a sinecure,
but In many cases comes close to be-
inS so.
Sac Of Office and the resultant