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CHINESE CIVIL
STRIFE Imminent
Restoration of Manchu
Empire Starts War OF
Opposition.
NANKING CAPITAL
OF PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
JAPAN WILL KEEP HANDS OFF
FOR THE PRESENT.

Tien Tsin, China. July 5.-A mili-
.tary clash in China is imminent. The
troops of Peking are showing signs OF
opposition TO General Chang Hsun's
dictatorship under the guise of mon
archy. AT the same time the troops
of Tsao Kun. military governor of the
province OF Chi Lii, are moblizing and
preparing to proceed to Peking.
rsao kun's action followed an ulti-
mate sent to General General Chang
,, msun, giving him "a hours to with
Chang lIsnn took no notice of the
demand: Executions and imprison-
ment of prominent officials have re-
suited from the disturbed state OF
affairs. Treachery and opposition to
the Manchu restoration are given as
reasons for this action. The execu-
tions already number nine.
A provisional government has been
established at Marking, capitol Of the
province of King Su.
Advises Jap Neutrality.
Tokyo. Japan, July 5.-Visconnt
NIotono, foreign minister. interpolating
the diet today, said the restoration
movement in China is causing anxietp
i'm Japan but as it concerns Chinese
would best be served by Japan remain
ing a spectator and refraining from
interference, at least for the present.
More Revolters Apparent.
London, England. July 5.-A dis
patch from Tien Tsin, China to the
Morning Post says that Tsio Kun, mil
ltary governor of Chi Lii whose atti-
lude hitherto has been dubious, has
sent an utimatum to General Chang
Hsun. who restored the emperor, de-
manding That he withdraw from Peking
within "a hours. Tsao Kun is now
mobilzing his forces. His action, it is
considered. will endanger the chances
of the monarchy.
Tuan Chi Jul. former premier, has
re-accepted that post and is mobiliz-
ing 10000 men in The province of Shan
Tung to march against the monarchists
Nine alleged traitors. including
Prince Pu Lun, chairman of the coun-
ell of state, have been executed by
shang Hsun. 4 dispatch from Shanghai
says the military commissioner of
Shanghai and the military governor Of
the province of Che Kiang refused to
recognize the empire.
n.,. President I, Submits.
to an edict issued in the name OF
Hsuan Tnng, the young emperor who
was put back on the throne today un-
der the protection of General Chang
Hsun, President Lii Yuan Hung has
submitted to the monarchy.
in the administrations. he was COM
PEELED TO take action. 'i't
China's future government will be
based on the following:
The country shall be administered
according to the constitutional laws
promulgated by The late emperor.
Expenses of The imperial household
shall remain the same as those fixed
by the republic.
Blood princes shall not be allowed
TO interfere in politics.
There shall be no difference be-
tween Nlanchu and Chinese. Marriage
between them is allowed
All foreign treaties and contracts
shall remain in force.
The STAMP, tax and other petty taxes
" The republican criminal civil code
is abolished and that introduced the
first year under Hsuan Tungs govern
ment is re-instated.
Political offenders are pardoned.
The wearing of shoes is optional.
A hundred Japanese have arrived to
strengthen the legation.
Appointments Made.
Peking. China, July 3.-Further
edicts have been issued making the
following appointments:
Grand Secretary equivalent to pre-
mier) Genl Chang Hsun.
= Minister of foreign affairs, Liang
Tun Yen.
Minister of finance, Chang Chen
Mang.
Minister of war, Lei Chen Chun.
Minister of interior. Chu CHA Pao.
Chief of general staff, Wang Shin
Cheng.