New-York tribune., 1912-01-10
rn,. rhn Associated press.

Peking. ian. 9.-It is recognized In well
informed quarters here that Monaghan IN
denendence is largely due TO the aggressive
action of NJ. Shekine, first secretary OF the
pussian Legation. AS soon as NJ. Shekine
assumed control of the legation here he be-
san urging the administration at St Peters
hurg to become active, declaring that the
time was ripe for the assumption or control
IN Mongolia. The Russian action is known
in but few quarters in Peking, as the Rus
SLAMS ara maintaining secrecy and the chi
nese. being chagrined. are saying little. II
Is believed that the Chinese government first
Informed the American Legation OF the
situation with respect to Mongolia, hoping
for sympathy.
The opinion persists that for some weeks
Great Britain has been fully aware OF Rus
sia's intentions. A Mongolian prince no"
In Peking says Russia has been increasing
her military forces in Mongolia for the pur-
pose of protecting Russian traders. Mutt
nies and revolts are reported among the
various Chinese garrisons In Mongolia, but
as Mongolian news is almost entirely from
Russian sources these reports are undoubt-
edly being circulated with the object OF In
dicating that Russia may interfere II the
Chinese garrisons are not removed
Certain legations are wondering why Rus
STA brought upon herself criticism and even
hostility by making demands at Peking al
the present time, Mongolia already being
hers irrevocably. In this connection atten-
ton IS called to the fact that Russia mas
never seemed to care for the woTlds opin-
ion. unless such opinion was diplomaucahy
valuable. Nevertheless, little sympathy ex-
lists among the legations for the Chinese.
Yuan shih-kai. the imperial Premier, and
WI Ting-fang, representing the republicans
at Shanghai. have agreed to Instruct tneir
respective military commanders not TO re-
sumo hostiities after January 10 unless
ordered afresh 10 do so. This seemingly ID
an agreement for perpetual armistice, or
until one side feels strong enough to defeat
the other. Each evidently believes that time
will cause havoc TO the others finances or
win result in dissensions. Meanwhile, con-
diuons are becoming worse In many OF the
provinces. The Catholic missionaries TOT
the most part are remaining at their posts
Sone OF the sisters have withdrawn, while
ths other missionaries generally are obeying
the legations instructions to seek the treaty
ports.
= Premier Yuan adheres 20 his demand that
the proposed national convention to settle
the fate Of China shall consist OF represen-
tauves Of every district and Of each prov
ince and shall meet at Peking. The repup-
leans are also obdurate and the belief ~
growing that general hostillties are not FAR
OF. Notwithstanding the srmIstice. tho i'm
perislists at siao-Kan and Han-Yang are
sntraining and proceedinsNin the direction
Of Ho-Nan
Hsnkow. Jan, e.--One hundred and seven
Europeans and forty-hye Japanese iron'
Chtng-Tu. In the sze-Chuen province,
which for long time has been prscneally y
shut of from the rest Of China because OF
the disorders and the activities OF pan
ats. arrived al Hankow to-day
I. Members Of the party complain ina. tne
British gunboat Widgeon, which met tnem %
on the way TO Hankow. failed 70 give
them escort. As a consequence the AuSI =
tiges were exposed TO firing near iie
klsng-hsien, where boatman was Wouna,, le,
"a Bullets struck the boats seNeraii
times. IT is understood that prrottesll
hss been lodged with Admiral sfr HiitSo rec
Y Winsloe, commander IN chei OF '"s
british Eastern feet