IN CHINA.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1917, Page 3

IN CHINA.

(Per Press Association— Copyright)

JAPANESE INFLUENCE

VANCOUVER July 4

According to a special to the New York Tribune, evidence found in Washington discloses that Japan exerted n powerful influence on the overthrow of tho, Chinese Republic'. The Second in Command of tho Japanese Army visited the Dictator and it is believed promised military supplies to start tm> revolution.

REPORTED ASSASSINATION

SAN FRANCISCO, July 4

Chinesce newspapers published in tho States contain persistent reports num Pekin stating that President U has been assassinated 1 . The former officials of the' Republic have sworn allegiance to tho Monarchy. A special message received by the Chinese journals in New York states that a republican army is starting o n a big northward advance. A battle js in progress in the Fukien province Tho fleet is assisting to quell the revo-

lution. Chang Hsuan states that he ready t° fight Japan. THE PRESIDENT ESCAPEES. LONDON, July 4. The Chinese President has escaped and lias taken refuge at tho Japanese LegationTHE PRESIDENT’S ESCAPE. PROMISE OF TURMOIL. (Received, This Day at 8.50. a.m.) SHANGHAI, July o.

Li Yuan Iluang had a remarkable escape from the hack door of the Palace to the Japanese Legation. The Southern leaders have instructed the Army and Navy to immediately prepare to restore the Republic.

EMPEROR NOT RECOGNISED

CIVIL WAR THREATENED

REPUBLICAN FORCES ACTIVE.

[AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION]

(Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) LONDON, July 5.

The ‘Morning Post’s” Tientsin correspondent says tho Emperor is not'yot recognised outside of PekinTiancliyui is taking command of a force of twenty thousand at Shantung in preparation for an early advance against Pekin/ The President will probably order an immediate attack on Chang Shun s headquarters at Hfuchow It ;s understood the President, while refuging, directed Feng Kuo Chang to temporarily assume the Presidency, establish a government, and conveneparliament at Nanking.

Tuan Chiyui lias re-accepted . the premiership and issued a denunciation of the Manehu restoration. He arouses Chang Shu n of crimes of inconceivable magnitude, even against the Manchus themsel/es

Ha intended to remain in retirement until lie saw- the Manchus were being used as catspaws for brigandage. Ho urges the Chinese to exert their utmost strength to save the country from Chang Shun. Tsookun, the military Governor of Chili is mobilising a force and has sent an ultimatum to Chang Shun, demanding his withdrawal from Pekin within twenty-four hours.