Revolt in China.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 108, 27 October 1911, Page 5

Revolt in China.

VIOLENT SCENES. IN THE ASSEMBLY. ULTIMATUM TO MANCHUS. REBELS OUTFLANK ROYALISTS. AND CAPTURE W.'.lt CHEST. By Oible—Press Association— Copyright Received 27. 12.50 a.m. Pekin, October 2fi. The National A"enibly demands the dismissal and impeachment of Changshaunhua. The Government has been given until to-morrow to comply. There was a violent scene in the Assembly, and the Szechuanese and Huakangese members denounced the methods. of railway construction, which are tantamount to taking money from the Chinese who had already begun the lines and selling the lines to foreigners. None of the Ministers were present. Prince Ching's secretary attempted to read a statement, but was howled down amidst cries of "Decapitate Ching!" The Legations consider the Assembly's action is an ultimatum to the Manchus. The Government must either sacriCce the strongest member of the Ministry or declare war on the vast majority of the Chinese.

It is reported that the rebels outflanked the Imperialists 180 miles north of Hankow, and captured a war chest containing a quarter of a million sterling, lea Ting the Imperial troops penniless.

The rebels are not anxious to occupy many of the sympathising cities until they are able to efficiently administer them.

Lanyanhung, in a letter to Admiral Shah, predicts the establishment of a republic, with Hankow as the capital. He appealed to Shah to join the revolution. IF THE JAPS STEP IX. BOYCOTT THREATEXED. Received 27, 12.50 a.m. Xew York, October 26. The Herald's Pekin correspondent states that the rebels threaten to boycott Japanese goods if Japan helps the Manchus.

The rebels claim that Japan is mobilising two divisions, while her fleet is ready if the Manchus appeal.

BOMB EXPLOSION. A GENERAL KILLED. Pekin, October 25. As the new Tartar general was landing at Canton bombs were thrown, killing him and several soldiers. Canton, October 25. Twenty-two persons were killed and eighteen wounded by the explosion of the bomb thrown at the Tartar General. Seven houses were gutted. The assassin was mortally wounded. THE REBELS CONCENTRATING.

Pckin. October 25. Lihuanhung is concentrating the rebels around Wuchang. It is reported that the troops at Kaifengfu have joined the rebels. Houkon, eastward of Liukiang, is in the hands of the rebels.