A TROUBLED THRONE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3128, 5 July 1917, Page 5

A TROUBLED THRONE

CHINESE EMPEROR PROMISES CONSTITUTIONAL REGIME , REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT IN PROGRESS ' Peking, July 3. The restoration of the Manchu dynasty has been, formally announced. The Emperor states that he proposes to establish a constitutional monarcliy, and to call Parliament together as soon as possible. Ik pardon will be given to political of-fenders:—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu. TO FINANCE THE RESTORATION OF THE REPUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS IN AMERICA San Francisco, July 3. The Chinese Republican Headquarters have announced that the Chinese will raise live million dollars to restore the Republic in, China. The collection of the money will begin immediately. The local Chinese refuse to believo that Li Yuan Lung, the President, has announced his allegiance to the Emperor Hsuau Tung.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • CIVIL WJ\R IF EMPEROR REMAINS. London, July 3. The "Morning Post's" Tientsin correspondent states that civil war is inevitable unless the new Emperor retires.— Aus.-N;Z. Cable Assn. SERIOUS TROUBLE BREWING. (Rec. July i, 11.10 p.m./ Peking, July 3. The restoration of the monarchy is likely to lead to seriouß consequences. The Opposition parties are actively planning to uphold the Kepnblic, and fighting is probable at an early date.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. PRESIDENT DISSENTS FROM THE MONARCHY. (Rec. July i, (5.3(1 p.m.)' London, July 3. ■The "Morning Post's" correspondent at Tientsin states that the President is practically a prisoner. He has declined to resign, except in favour of the Vicepresident. The Premier has been appointed guardian to the boy-Emperor, jlsuan Tung—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.