Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-02
CHINA ASKED To DELAY
CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT
Allied Powers Point Out Present
Danger Of Proclaiming
Monarchy.

An official account OF the communica-
lions recently made by the japanese,
British and Russian diplomatic repre-
sentatives to the Chinese minister of
foreign affairs has just reached WASH
ington by cable. In substance, the ac-
count follows:
THE representatives of Great Britain,
Japan and Russia made separate rep
reservations to the Chinese foreign
minister. pointing out that the procla-
nation Of monarchy, while it would
not alter the existing state of things
generally. might very likely lead to
disorders, owing to the strong repub-
lican party in different parts of China"
Foreign Interests Jeopardized.
They said that if disorders occurred
foreign interests would inevitably suf-
fer. especially the missionary interests,
and. consequently. they hoped that
while the European war lasted no
change would be made in tho name or
the title Of the Chinese government.
They fully recognised tho fact that tho
existing government under Yuan Shi
Kali formed tho best guarantee for the
preservation Of order.
1T was represented that the French
official support to the presentment
made by the three diplomats. It was
understood that because Of the sweep
Ing changes in the French cabinet,
portant foreign affairs. it had not been
found possible to instruct properly the
french minister in Picking in time for
him to Join with the other allied
powers in the formal representations.
Reply Of Chinese Cabinet Officer.
THE Chinese minister for foreign
affairs, replying to the representations,
stated that he fully recognized the
friendly intentions of the powers, but
he pointed out that the question was
purely internal. and as the movement
for the establishment of the mon
archy was the outcome of the popular
sentiment it was not one which the
Chinese government could either sus-
pend or delay or expedite. He added.
replying to the suggestion of disorders
as to internal order he could give a
formal guarantee for it's preservation
during the change. based on reports re-
ceived in Picking from all the high
Chinese provincial authorities. both
military and civil, in all provinces
without exception that no untoward
events were anticipated as the result Of
the change from a republican to a mon
archial form of government.
Furthermore, he expressed the opin-
ion that If the existing government
made any attempt to suppress the
monarchial movement, such an attempt
at this stage instead of averting trou-
BILE would cause the very disturbances
which the friends of China so strongly
deprecated. He concluded by an ex-
preston of thanks for the friendly
spirit shown in the communication, and
said he would at once inform President
Yuan Shi Kali
Ascribe Cause to German Activity.
A Diplomatic representatives Of the al
lied powers here openly ascribe to
German activities the rapid develop
ment of the monarchial government
movement in China upon the theory
that the disorders likely to follow in
China will require Japanese interven-
ton and consequently suspend Japan's
supply of arms and munitions to the
Russians.
1t is pointed out, however. that an
other strong and Enthusiastically
oriental factor is involved. This is
said to be the absolute necessity of
the Chinese mind for spiritual aid in
Material development. For centuries
Chinese emperor to repair annually to
special temple dedicated for that
purpose in Picking and offer prayers to
the three gods of heaven. agriculture
and mining to prosper Chinese hus-
bandry and business The Chinese
coolie element have implicit confidence
in the efficacy of these prayers
Agitators in favor of the monarchy
have spread broadcast the conviction
that mere president. no matter how
able and beloved, never could lift his
voice to the godheads.