The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-03-06
Northern Army Anti-Republican
and Better Fighters Than
SOuthernS.
CANTON TALES OF HORROR
Foreign Guards Much Stronger--Sun
Urged to Join Yuan-Tokio
Much Perturbed.
Special cable Dss,atehs, 10 TIE Sun.

popular this morning, is now strongly
opposed. 1t would inevitably result
disastrously. as what remains OF the
northern army is strongly anti-republioar
and these soldiers would resent fercely
any interference by the men from the
south, whom they despise. Tne northern
troops are greatly superior in physique
to those OF the south and are aggressively
inclined. They would probably whip
the southerners in rough fighting.
American and British tobacco stores
In Poating-fu were sacked and looted
Of goods valued at $50 600 in the Saturday
riot. ....,,. ,...
Three American warships have left
Shanghai for the north. , Il. ....
II is reported that 1000 troops have
revolted and sacked Kiu-kiang in the
Yangtse Valley. .... g.. ,.......
Several parties Of mutineers returned
here tonight with the intention Of re-
newing the looting. They were immedi-
ately seized and beheaded. 4....
Reports from Nankin to-day indicate
that the Republicans will take meas
ures to bring about oompro-
mise in the present situation confronting
Yuan Shih Kai. DR.. Sun Vat Sen. the lead
ing figure in the republic. and others
closely identified with republicanism
are prepared to 60 to Pekin to confer with
Yuan. Pekin. it is said will remain the
capital Of the country for the present.
The entire government organized by the
republicans at Nankin will be removed to
Pekin and Yuan will be inaugurated Presi-
dent there ..
Tientsin is quiet but executions are
taking place every day. Looting is con-
tinuing on a small scale and many Of the
shops are closed up owing to the fact that
all the goods have been carried away
The reports that mutineers from Pekin
were marching on the city have not been
confirmed. but three companies of Russian
troops have been ordered there TO pre-
vent any harm to Russian interests and
property. r.i -,
wEI-HAr-wEI. March SIT is estimated
that 1000 people were killed in the re-
cent fighting between the republicans
and the villagers outside the British
con cession here. The republican troops
are now in complete control of the situ-
alton. -.t... ..
SHANGHAI. March 5.-The situation in
the country bordering on the city Of
Canton and in that city itself has become
intolerable and the foreign Governments
II they knew the facts would take meas
ures 10 prevent them. This il the infor-
nation received here to-day in authorita-
tive kilograms from Canton. .lr
Soldiers who have been discharged
from the service are going about ia bands
numbering and pillaging. Few details of
the Outrages are obtainable. hut what is
known indicates that II state OF anarchy
prevails in the Canton district Murders
are frequent and the corpses of the vic
tins are cast into the West River and are
carried down stream. Terrible scenes are
enacted in Canton daily and the details
are 80 horrible that they cannot be pub
lishsd. A typical incident is reported in
which a we'll known Chinese who refused
TO comply with the demands OF band
OF robbers found on returning TO his home
that his whole family had been slaugh-
tered
4 fierce revolver fight occurred in Can
ton to-day between rival bands of Chinese
robbers. A foreigner, thought to be ali
italian had n narrow escape from being
hhicu oy thC ootSfN' iCstrIudl a kTcdt
many soldiers wore dismissed as they
cannot be trusted by their officers. The
men were formerly pirates and il is
thought that they will now form them
selves into marsuding bands and carry
Oh murder and pillage.
The ships passing along the West River
are being guarded by warships TO preve ent
pirates from carrying on operations The
shores Of the river have also been fortified
1t is believed that the foreign authorities
are making preparations to take charge
of all the rivers in southern China
TOXIC. March 5.-A despatch received
here yesterday from well Informed source
in Pekin says that Yuan Shih Kai is mem
tally unbalanced owing to the strain
OF recent events. This is regarded here
in the most serious light. .....
Grave apprehension was felt here to-
day over the Chinese situation. Despite
the cessation Of rioting in Pe+in. Tien-
tsin and the central provinces there is a
widespread belief smong Japanese famil-
lar with the situation that at most there
Is only lull In the campaign OF murder
and rspins.
Yuan Shih Kai. it is considered. has
utterly failed as an administrator. The
rumor in official circles however, that his
mind has given way is absolutely denied
by the Chinese representatives here.
The entire Chinese army. il is said, il
demoralized. Yuan's bodyguard no
longer fears him. and his officers are more
concerned with filling their purses than
with attempting to restore order In
addition. it is said. the republican lea ders
have failed 10 keep their promises to their
troops and the latter. practically without
money and with back pay for months due
and no prospect OF getting any Of it. are
wavering'i in their allegiance
Many who could aid in restoring order
have taken position OF a aloofness be ca use
they are not in sympathy with the new
republic. They believe that the country
is not ready for representative govern
ment and openly demand the restoration
OF the monarchy. IT this mo ovement he
comes formidable. il was stated to-dav
foreign Intervention must come.
The Japanese legation guard was reen-
forced to-day by 1900 picked men taken
from the Port Arthur garrison. These
men are all tried veterans who can be
depended upon In any emergency. The
Japanese Government has communicated
with the Powers and has offered to send
an army corps to keep order in China II
needed. II is not believed here. however.
that the Powers will take adv.pta no -