CHINA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 3, 6 April 1916, Page 2

CHINA.

YUAN’S INFLUENCE WANING. f United Press Association. I London, April 3 The Times’ correspondent at Pekin says that the situation is developing unfavorably for Yuan. Many pro'-m----cos that, are ostensibly loyal and actufnllv neutral are secretly hostile. It [is generally realised that the initiative has passed from the Government to I the Opposition. The cancellation of the monarchy does not satisfy Yuan’s opponents, who are demanding his abdication. Yuan’s friends are urging him to immediately assemble Parliament and consider the formation of a Government condnctable on constitutional lines. THE REBELS’ TERMS. Pekin, April 4. Chinese troops at Swatow have declared their independence of the Central Government. A party of marines from the United States'gunboat Walmingtou have loon landed. The city of Changehoyfn has also declared its independence, and the authorities have asked the American consul to send a warship to protect the silk factories and ironworks. Canton reports that the river Trade is decreasing owing to the disturbed condition of the inland districts.' Business at Canton is largely suspended, and the populace is greatly excited. Many people have left the town, and others are preparing to stand a siege. It is stated that the rebels refuse to consider peace until Yuan Shi Kai bar resigned the presidency and General Ruing Shi Kuing has been superTHE ARREST OF RUA.