CHINA ONCE MORE A REPUBLIC MESOPOTAMIA BLUNDERS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3133, 11 July 1917, Page 5

CHINA ONCE MORE A REPUBLIC

MESOPOTAMIA BLUNDERS

ROYALIST TROOPS RETIRING FATE OF BOY-EMPEROR Washington, July !). Official dispatches to the Chinese legation show that the Republic is firmly re-establishecl, with Feng Kno Chang, former Vice-President, as the President of the Provisional Government—Renter. PRICE ON CHANG-HSUN'S HEAD. London, July 5. . The "Horning Post's" Tientsin correspondent states that after a two hours' battle at Lang I'anjf, the Imperial i'oices retreated. Their casualties were not serious. Reinforcements for the .Republicans are constantly arriving, and are moving oil Peking by special train, Hying the Union Jack. ■ Reinforcements for the foreign Legations have reached Peking. A reward of a hundred thousand dollars has been placed on the head of General Chang-Hsun, who is provisioning and fortifying the capital. The people of. Peking are quiet. Chang-Hsun and other Imperialists have telegraphed .to Tientsin confessing that their coup was premature, and suggesting n compromise. The Republicans, however, are determined to finish off Chang-Hsun and his gang-.—Aus.-N.55. Cable Assn. ALLIES ASKED TO MEDIATE. Peking, July 9. General Chang-Hsun has approached the Allied Ministers, and asked them to mediate. There are indications that he is ready to sacrifice tho boy Emperor. .An aeroplane dropped bombs on the Palace at Peking, and also upon the Imperialist troops at Fengten, who are retiring upon. Yung Tien Men, outside Peking.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ (Rec. July 10, p.m.) Vancouver, July 9. The local Chinese newspaper has received advices from Peking to the effect that General Chang Hsung has been deserted by all. The military governors will a<k Baron Haynshi (Japanese Mnrster) to mediate with (lie Republicans on t!i3 basis of the restoration of the Republic and the appointment of Ministers by an immediate convention. i3aron Hayashi has asked his Government for instructions—Reuter.

QUESTION IN THE BRITIS PARLIAMENT. (Eec. July 10, 9.5 p.m.)

London, July 0. 11l the House of Commons, in reply to a question regarding the Chinese upheaval, Mr. BoiiHr Law said that no danger was apprehended regarding the foreigners and the legations. He had warned Peking that communications between the capital and the sea must be kept open. Renter. WAR WITH GERMANY THE NEXT PROPOSAL (Bee. July 11, 0.20 a.m.) Peking, July !). It is expected that when Twin. Chujui has settled the present trouble lie will declare war on Germany—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

CABINET'S PERSONNEL NOT AFFECTED. (ISec. July 10, 9.5 p.m.) London, July !). In the House of Commons iVr. iknar Law said that no Cabinet changes were contemplated in consequence of the findings of the Mesopotamia Commission.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. t (Tho cable news in this issue accredited to tho London "Times" has appeared in that journal, but only wbero expressly Btated is suoh news tho editorial opinion of "Tho Times.")