CHINA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 279, 19 November 1908, Page 2

CHINA.

THE DEATH OF THE RULERS. | London, November 17. .It is reported from China that the I Emperor and Dowager died alone, tile I'hnpciors uncle fearing to approach owisig to the sacredness of their Majesties' persons. INTRODUCING MODERN METHODS. Pckin, November 17. There has been a serious run on the Pekiu banks. Otherwise all is quiet. Prince Chun, the Regent, is taking firm action to maintain order. He has introduced palace {reforms, and has abolished the eunuchs. He is resolved to introduce modern methods in tie conduct of public business. Tiie education of the Einperor-eLect, Prince i'ulu, is to be on modern lines. MEKTINU OF THE Of RAND COUNCIL. PRINCESS WABNED. ALARM AMONG- MANCHU ORGANISATIONS. Received 18, !) p.in.

Pekin, November 18. Princess Zehcnala, the mother of J'uyi, with grout presence of mind, immediately tlie Emperor and Dowager •lied, convened a meeting of tile (fraud Council in her apartments and arranged [ilans. The Councillors warned the Princess that any opposition would In promptly punished. The fact that the ' reform element is well represented in the new regime is causing alarm among ' the Manc'hu organisations. ' RUN ON THE BANKS STOPPED. ; THE SUSPICIONS OF FOUL PLAY. CIRCUMSTANCES EXPLAINED. Received 18, 10.30 p.m. Pekin, November 18. The run upon the native banks in Pekin stopped after fourteen banks bad beon closed. The Chinese Council of Foreign Affairs, in order to remove suspicions of ' foul play, freely explained the circumstances of the Emperor's and Dowager's death to representatives of the Powers. The explanation was regarded as satisfactory.