Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-04
DR.. sun VAT SEN
RETURNS TO CHINA
Japanese Despatch Declares
Exiled Leader Joins Others
Against President Yuan
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TOklO, May LII. sun TAT Seu,
former president of the Chinese Re-
public, returned to China yesterday
after three years spent in exile in
japan. Upon reaching Shanghai he
vas received by delegates from all
the southern provinces, and immedi-
ately went into conference.
During the second revolution Dr..
Sun Vat Sen and Gen. Hwang Hsing
were at the head OF the revolution
lists. Gen. Hwang was stationed at
Marking with revolutionary troops. In
hot battle the reyolutionists were
defeated BY Yuan Shih-kaf's troops
and the two leaders were forced to
leave China.
After many narrow escapes the
reyolutionists managed to reach Fuk-
len, where they took small steamer
for Formosa. Later they went to
Japan, where DR.. Sun Vat Sen re-
manned. Gen. Hwang going to the
United States, where he remained Tor
three years. During this time he was
instrumental in raising a large fund
for the revolutionists.
DR.. Sun remained in Toxic, hv-
ing at Reinan-zaka in this city. He
seldom left his home, and during his
three years residence in this city
was seldom seen by foreigners. Yu-
an Shfh-Kai is said to have sent a
number OF assassins to the house on
Reinan- zaka to visit the former presi-
dent, but the house was carefully
guarded and although DR.. Sun had
many narrow escapes, he was not
injured.
Dr.. Sun secretly slipped out OF To
kio on Chinese boat, and until ne
arrived at Shanghai, the Toxic police
and the citizens OF this city were I'm.
aware that he had left Japan. Not
trace OF his departure could be
found.
Upon his arrival In Shanghai DR..
Sun conferred with Chang Chi, one
of the leaders of the revolution, and
the former president IN q statement
said that he would make every effort
to persuade Gen. Hwang and othel
leaders to JOIN together in fight
against Yuan Shih-Kai. Diplomats
state that DR.. Suns appearance upon
the scene means the speedy down
fall Of the Yuan government
Especial Cable to Liberty News)
SHANGHAI. Nay 4.-This city Il
the center OF interest in all China
today. "Dr. Sun Vat Sen has arrived
In Shanghai is the cry that Is heard
in every walk OF life. The formel
president has come to his people ar
er three years exile il Japan.
DR.. Sun Vat Sen did not look any
worse for his three years spent away
from his people. He wore the same
determined look that was noticeable
when the second revolution was start
ed. aChina will come into its own,
was the expression he used Wher
asked about the political situation.
Immediately upon his arrival DR.
Sun was closeted with number o.
the leaders of the revolution, among
them being Chang Chi, one OF the
leading men of China. At the meet
ling the leaders discussed In detail
the plans to be formed for carrying
out the fight against Yuan Shih-Kai
| Unity Of aim and purpose" was tn
slogan of the representatives.
DR. Sun in an address before the
members stated tnat he would D.
pleased to welcome Gen. Hwani
Hsing to Shanghai. and that any dif
| ferences that might have arisen dur
| ing the Marking campaign WIN b
erased, and that the republicans Q
China will be united in the campaign
against the despotic reign Of Yuai
Shili-Kai.
Shortly after the meeting was helt
t15 governors Of Chinese provinces
feiegraphed to Yuan asking him =
resign at once. The coming OF d.
sun has given the revoiutionists cor
| fidence, and with the return Of HwinI
Hsing, who is expected here soon, !
is certain that an active campaigi
will begin at once. Is
CDR. Sun Vat Sen and Gen. HWanl
Hsing win do much for China, sal
Col. -gen. d. ]. Wudan today, whe
asked what effecr the return Of d
Sun Eat Sen would have on the pros
| ress of thAN revolution, 1t will b
a great moral victory. Province
which have wavered will now cas-
their lot with the true republican,
and the people viii make such a can
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