New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
MANCHUS DECIDE TO
YIELD THEIR THRONE
Dynasty, Failing to Get Foreign
Financial Aid, Resolves Upon
Almost Immediate AbdiCation.
900 U. S. MARINES IN CHINA
Detachments Quietly Sent from
Philippines Since Last October
Minister Calhoun Tells of
Wild Rumors in Peking.

Minister Calhoun Tells of
Wild Rumors in Peking.
Peking, Jan. 13.-The abdication Of
the throne has been practically decided
on, and the retirement to Je-Hol will
take place almost Immediately. A pro-
longed meeting Of the principal members
Of the government this afternoon partly
arranged the details for the abdication.
Owing to the growing disorders In the
provinces, the Manchu princes Of the i'm
perial clan, the Manchu officials and the
soldlery agree that this is the only course
open to the throne. A definite announce
ment on the subject is expected to be
made within three days.
The Empress Dowager, recognizing
that the government is powerless with
out foreign financial assistance Of which
there Is no hope, has asked Yuan Shih-
kai to conclude the best possible ar
rangement in connection with the re-
tirement Of the imperial family.
Premier Yuan, Hsu Shih-chang, Vice
President Of the Privy Council, and
other government leaders met this af-
ternoon and discussed the best means
for providing for the Emperor and for
the Empress Dowager. and also outlined
the communication necessary TO make to
the republicans. The Premier intends to
remain in Peking and maintain control,
nending final arrangements with the re-
publicans.
II is understood that the leading pow
ers are ready to support Yuan, believ-
ing that he Is the one strong leader ca
pable of graphing with the situation.
especially in view OF the discord among
the republican leaders
Dispatches received to-day from the
provinces report many murders and the
looting and burning of houses. Hun
dreds OF women are committing suicide,
in fear Of bandit atrocities. The armis-
tce will expire on Monday, and 1t is
therefore expected that abdlcation will
be completed before that date. The pal
ace at Je-Hol has been sufficiently re-
stored TO accommodate the imperial en-
tourage.
The diplomatic representatives held
conference to-day with Brigadier Cen
eral T.. J. Cooper, the British commander
at Tien-Tsin, and discussed with him
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