The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-25
LIANT EXERCISES OF H. S=BARUM PRIZE WINNERS

but also the founding of republic consisting of the best features of modern republics.
 Everywhere throughout the empire, except in the Forbidden City, itself, revolutionary committees were work ing amongst the off ciaIs, the troops and the people. Many leaders were sent abroad to solicit financial aid, came to the United States in the early part of 1911. After tangible plans had been formed, the leaders decided that the revolt should take place but some official of the government stumbled upon the plans in the city of Wu Chang, Province of Sze Chuen, and, for this reason, the revolution, upon the result of which the destiny of a. quarter of the earth's population depended, was prematurely begun. F. Because of the suddenness of the attack, the revolutionists quickly captured Wu Chang with great Quan- titles of war supplies and a large amount of money. Encouraged by lion throughout all the provinces. Boys as young as hfteen,r and men as old as sixty, rushed to the different centers of the revolt to enter the ranks. Everywhere camps of in struction were established and the great task of changing an excited, pa army was begun. On the other hand, imperial troops from all parts of the empire were rushed to Wu Chang, and soon a formidable army of ,OO0 trained Manchu troops was massed before the city of HangkoW.
 - The revolutionary forces under Gen. traI u Yuan-Hung consisted of some 100000 men and boys of whom the great majority had had absolutely no ep ertence in actual warfare. For over three weeks, these two armies fought I2aperialists succeeded in capturing Hangkow. But this defeat did not discourage the Revolutionists and they continued to resist the trained Man the worlds history.
 Tn the midst of this dreadful war fare, when between 30,0O0 and 0,000 men had been killed or wounded, a strong desire for arbitration was evfnced on both sides. The Imperial istS were forced to seek arbitration as a means of escape from total annihila- tion, as they perceived that no matter how many rebels they killed, there were always others to take their places, and also, the national treasury had become sadly depleted On the other hand, the Revolutionists saw that every man killed and every yen epended was a distinct loss to the Chinese nation, which they intended to form into republic stronger and more powerful than the Chinese Elm pire had been.
 Therefore, arbitration committees of five were appointed by each party; the Imperia1ists were under the leader ship of MT. Tung Shaos-yi, a graduate of Colum bia University, while Dr. Wu Ting Fang led the RevOIutioniSts. These men, who had all been educated abroad, met at Shanghai to decide whether cruel civil war should con tinue to rage throughout the land and whether Imperialfsm or Democ- racy should hold sway in China for the future.
 For many days they debated and denberated upon these questions. and at times it seemed as if war must be renewed, but at length these comnis- sloners decided that war should cease Imperialism. TlFe Emperor, the Dowager- Empress and the Prince Re. gent were to return into Manchuria and, live practically in exile for the remainder of their days. A republic in which the people were to have full control was to be established.
 Immediately upon these decisions being rendered. delegates representing each province of China assembled at Shanghai. Among these representa- tives were included many of the lead For. many. years before the outbrea x of the revolt these men had been forming plans for a republic, so that very little time was spent in framing Constitution. This Constitution provided for a president and re- p-esentattvo assembly. to be elected by the people, It also changed the en- tire system of government throughout the country in order to render 1t more democratie.
 After the Constitution had been drawn ups an election was. held, which resulted in the selection of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen as first President of the Re- Public of China The Assembly was filled with men who were all well edu- cated and capable of carrying on the affairs of a great nation, while the Presidents Cabinet contained some Of the ablest diplomats in the world.
 These men imm ediately occupied themselves with the task of making China take her place among the ma tons of the earth. After the many minor disputes and troubles had been E1ained to be faced; first, to gain the recognition Of the World Powers; sec ond, to prevent Russia from holding Mongolia. Although neither Of these problems has been settled as yet. there is no doubt but that they will Of twelve months, the Chinese have clearly dem onstrated that they are kcapab1e of governing themselves, and, in the second place, an army has been weakened condition. can hardly hope to overcome.
 Thus, the Chinese Republic, which has been fttfngly called the 'eTwen- tieth Century Mirac1e,'' was brought to life; thus, the Dragon, whose fangs had bitten deeply into the life of. the Chinese people for nearly 300 years, was handed down, ..and in it's place was triumphantIy hoisted the five colored flag which signifies unity and equality among the five sections of the l Chinese people;" and thus, the entire of 9 great people, free and united, one and indivisibIe.