CHINA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 22, 18 September 1912, Page 7

CHINA.

NO DESIRE FOR MANCHU RULE

TILE REVOLUTION A WORK OF

REASON'

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

(United Press Association.) London, Septemher 17

Dr. Morrison has started tor Pekin. Interviewed, he declared that nowhere in China was there any desire for the resumption of Manchn rule. It was a mistake to suppose that China was traditionally unsuited to a republic. The revolution was the work of reason rather than of force. Yuan-Shi-Kai's only difficulties were financial. The idea, of a sixty million loan was preposterous. .No responsible authority would saddle China with such a burden. The Six Powers Syndicate was unworkable. While Britain blames China for delay in reorganisation, it vetoes a wise and satisfactory arrangement to borrow ten millions, thus preventing reorganisation. Britain's unexpected demand for the autonomy of Tibet necessarily leads to a feeling in China that ,she docs not enjoy the sympathy of the British Government.

CHANGES IN THE CABINET

FINANCIALLY HARD PRESSED

Pekin, September 17

The Premier is retiring on health grounds. Liang-Minting has been ap pointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chao-Ping-Chcng Acting-Premier. Addressing a secret meeting of the National Assembly, he said that China must negotiate with. Britain for the settlement of Tibet in accordance with treaties.

The Finance Minister has announced the failure of the London loan, owing to the opposition of foreign Governments. China is financially hard pressed, and has had to resort to .foreign borrowing. Patriotic loan schemes are impracticable. He intended to submit modified proposals to the six Powers.

The Russian Minister has complained that the officer responsible for the massacre of Russian Mussulmans hatbeen promoted instead of being punished. He visited the. Mongolian centres, and was acclaimed as a hero. China has accused the Russian troops of instigating the attack on the Kobdo Legation. Russia denied the allegation, and has refused the demand for an investigation.