The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-10-28
READY TO FLEE
The Msleha Dynasty Seem to be in a
Most Perileus Situation.
THE REBELS ARE ON TOP

Th. Armies of the IElperialists and
Rebels Moving Slowly and Under
Poor Generalship--Defeat to the
Former Would be Great Calamity
to the Present Dynasty.
News from Peking, China ls to
the effect that further defections to
the rebels including Nan Chang,
Capital of the province OF Kiang Sian
Kweilin, Capital Of Kwang have serY-
ed to increase the tension there Of
the revolution To add to the serious
ness Of the situation the TIE Cheng
Yuan China's first National Assem-
bly,, Wednesday gave to the Manchus
what the legations consider an ultf-
matum. The Assembly impeached
sheng Husan Pual, president of the
ministry Of posts and communica-
tions, and demanded his dismissal
with severe punishment.
The charges against Sheng Hsuan
Puai were formulated by the people
of SEE Chuen, Flu Peh and HUI Nan.
Sheng negotiated the loans for the
Naturalization cf the railways and
has been a leading advocate of the
anti-provincial policy, which is re-
garded as largely responsible for
the revolution. The inhabitants OF
those provinces have shown strong
opposition to the proposed railway
loan. At the meeting of the AS
sembly Wednesday members urged
that they were not against foreign
loans, but against the methods en-
ployed and the result which were
tantamount to robbing China who
had already begun the railways in
selling them out to foreigners.
Shengs secretary produced a writ
ten statement from his chief, who,
like the other members was absent
from the meeting of the Assembly,
but he was shouted down. Cries of
"Decaptiate Sheng" rang through the
hall. No one attempted TO defend the
minister. When the Assembly rose to
vote, even the front row Of Manchu
princes, evidently intimidated by the
radicals stood up demanding the no
tad .Maad darin's degradation. The
only course open to the Government
is either to sacrifice man who Is con-
sidered by foreigners the strongest
member of the Cabinet or retaining
him, declare war on the Assembly as
well as the vast majority of Chinese.
Gen. Yin Tchang's silence has given
rise to innumerable speculations. The
war minister who Is in the field,
seems to consider it unnecessary to
communicate anything but his needs
to the President Of the Government
board. Only the palace seems to know
his intentions. The Imperialist's COM
mander has not been followed by any
foreigners and it is impossible to as
certain whether or not reports re-
garding the Imperial army are true.
Some reports say his army upon
which the dynastys hope depends, is
seriously disorganized. The troops
have been pushed forward without
having been safeguarded in any man
ner which would already have meant
disaster had the enemy been more
capable.
Nevertheless, in spite of disorgan-
ization and disaffeetion the army eV-
identity has moved steadily forward.
A wireless report from Hankow re-
Gently indicates that the Imperialist
and revolutionary forces are already
close to each other. Revolutionary
sympathizers excuse the lack OF in
itiative on the part Of Gen. Ii Yuan
Heng, the rebel commander. by cred
iting him with a deep laid plan to
permit Yin Tchang to enter the HUI
Peh bordee pass an then cut him on.
But military men credit neither
commander with great ability. I'm
doubtedly the palace is urging the
war minister forward because of the
dire necessity of prompt victory.
Should he fail to fight or lose his first
serious engagement there appears no
hope of checking the revolt.
Trains go down to the South laden
with soldiers and equipment, but
they do not return. The troops set
forth without sufficient ammunition
then quantities of ammunition fol-
low but no commissary supplies.
There are rumors of mutinies. re-
treats and desertions. The moral po-
sition of the rebels is stronger than
that Of the Imperialists. They could
lose a battle without complete de-
feat, having other cities to rally a
round. But the defeat of Yin Tchang,
in view of the wavering Of troops ev-
erywhere, would leave the dynasty
unable to cope with the situation in
a single province. 1t is commonly
reported in Peking that the Imper-
;al family is ready for flight. The
road to Jehol, 115 miles northeast
of Peking is studded with troops.
Other rumors designate the foreign