The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
CHINESE EMPEROR
ADVOCATES THRONE
War Pressure on Dynasty Forces
Republic Edicts.
PAY FOR IMPERIAL FAMILY
skiIlfui Diplomacy by r.. ,resentativss
Of Both Sides Brings Long Inter-
nal Strife to End-AII
10 Outlet.

Pek1ng, FeD. 1S.-In9 long rule OF
the Manchu dynasty over China termi-
mated when the child emperor. Pu vi.
the last ruler of the royal family,
which has guided the destinies Of the
empire for nearly three hundred
years, abdicated the throne to make
way for a republic and the march of
progress.
In keeping with the custom attend
ing great events In China, numerous
edicts were issued. One proclaimed
the abdication of the emperor, anoth-
er dealt with the establishment Of a
Chinese republic and the third urged
upon the people the maintenance of
peace and order and approving the
conditions agreed upon by the imperi-
al premier.
Dowaoer Thanks Yuan.
The acting premier, Yuan Shi Kali.
was touchingly thanked for lis sue
cessful efforts in obtaining good treat
ment for the imperial family from the
republicans. by the empress dowager
at the last audience. The publication
of the edicts was received with sigh
of relief by native and foreigner alike.
all apparently realizing that the long
strain Is over. The arrangements at
tending the establishment of the new
order of things is considered to be
skillful compromise, and 1t Is believed
that the terms will satisfy the repub-
licans
The first edict OF the day provided
that the terms of the abdication shall
be communicated at once to the for
eign legations for transmission to
their respective governments, the OBJ
ject being to give worldwide publicity
to the pledges made by the repub.
licans.
Republicans Give Pledges.
In consideration for the abdicatioD
of the throne the republicans make
the following pledges to the emperor:
First, the emperor shall retain his
title and shall be respected as for
eign monarch.
Second, the emperor shall receive
an annual grant of 100000 taels un-
til the currency is reformed. after
which he shall receive 100000 Mex.
lean.
Third. temporary residence shall
be provided in the forbidden city and
later the imperial family shall reside
in the sumner palace.
Fourth, the emperor may observe
the sacrifice of his ancestral tombs
and temples. which will be protected
by soldiers of the republic
Fifth, the tomb OF Emperor Kwang
Su will be completed as soon as posi-
BILE and the funeral ceremony f1tt!ngly
observed at the expense of the repub-
lie.
Sixth. the palace attendants may be
retained, but the number of eunuchs
shall not be increased.
Seventh, the property OF the en-
peror will be protected by the repub-
lie
Eighth, the imperial guard will be
under the control of the army board.
Royal Family to Retain Titles.
It is also provided that all members
of the royal family having hereditary
titles shall retain their ranks; the no
bility shall have the rights of ordi-
nary citizens and will be exempt from
military service 1t is further pledged
that the Mongols, Manchus and Mo-
hammedans and Thibetans shall have
the same rights and privileges as the
Chinese.
The state shall find employment fer
such OF the nobility as are In finan-
cial difficulties; the pensions Of the
Manchus will be continued until the
state finds them occupations, and
religious liberty shall be accorded to
all
The authorities of the city are ia
king all precautions to prevent any
thing in the nature Of disorder, and
although there has been no trouble
thus far, disturbances are expected In
| the interior.
U. S. Cruiser on Guard.
The United States cruiser Cincin-
natl has gone to Tengchowfu, in
Shantung province, to protect the
American missionaries there. 1t Is re-
ported that the republicans and the
| imperial troops are fighting over the
spoils in the vicinity of Tengchowfu,
and the missionaries fear for their
| lives.
No provision has yet been made for
DR.. Sun Vat Sen. For the present the
Legations will deal unofficially with
| Yuan Shi Kai's government until 1t Is
recognized. This recognition is ex-
pected as soon as the cabinet Is
formed.