The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-05-12
JAPs Plan ACTION.
CHINESE GIVEN 46 HOURS TO
COMPLY WITH DEMANDS !,
JAPANESE Leave China
Yuan Shi Kai Faces Responsibility Of
Deciding Between Surrender and
Armed observation-disclosures Tor
pedo Boats and Cruiser Sent to Re-
move Legation.

London reports: "a Japanese ulti-
matum to China" cables the Toxic
correspondent of the Central News,
grants delay of As hours
Picking reports: A Japanese cruiser
aad four torpedo boat destroyers
have arrived at Chin Wang Tao, on
the Gulf Of Lao Tung, about $50
miles east of Peking, evidently for
the purpose of removing from China
the members of the japanese lega-
ton.
Consular representatives from all
parts Of the country announce the
departure Of Japanese, or their con-
centration at japanese conSulates.
There is substantial opinion in
Peking that Japan may take action
in regard to the non-acceptance of
her demands by China without wait
ing upon the issuance OF an ultima
tum.
Toxic reports: All Japan has focus
ed it's attention on the Chinese situa-
ton, which is believed to be full Of
historic possibilities.
1t is reported that the foreign Of
fee has sent telegrams to all consuls
in China instructing them to prepare
their nationals for possible depar-
ture. Japanese at Mukden have been
asked to hold themselves in readi-
ness to withdraw to. places near the
south Manchurian railroad.
Lieutenant General, Count Terau-
chi, governor general Of Korea, has
held conference with the general
aft OF the army.
The decisions of the cabinet and
Eelder Statesmen are expected to-
morrow. The press says IS hours will
be the limit Of the proposed ultima
tum.
Newspapers characterize as: insult
ing the insistence of China that
Japan offer to restore Giaochow be
reduced to writing.
Peking reports: The Chinese capi-
tai is remarkably quiet in the face of
what the Peking Gazette calls "the
gravest peril in China's modern his
tory" Most OF the people Of the city
are going about their business as
usual, apparently with no knowledge
OF the problem which confronts their
country. They might easily be arous-
ed, but the government has taken
every precaution to prevent anti-Jap-
anese demonstrations.
Only the educated classes are kept
informed Of the progress of negotia-
tions with Japan. Among them the
feeling is intense, but there have been
no demonstrations although reports
have been received from southern
cities that several men and one wo-
man have committed suicide, declar-
ing "they did not wish to live to see
China subjugated."
After the news was received yes
terday Of JapIn's proposed ultima
tum, a cabinet council was held at
the Winter Palace, the residence of
President Yuan Shi Kai. The minis
ters were divided in opinion. The
president asked questions, but did
not express his own views.
Some officials express the, belief
that China will surrender, while otn-
ers think she will offer all the re-
sistance possible to Japan's demands.
The decision will rest with Yuan Shi
Kai.
Hankow, China, reports: The jap
anese consul general received instruc-
tions from Toxic to-day directing g
him to order japanese women and
children to be prepared to leave Han
EOw for JaDan by steamer.