Revolt in China.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 125, 17 November 1911, Page 5

Revolt in China.

A BATTLE IMMINENT. ROYALIST TROOPS EXCESSES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received 16, 10.25 p.m. Shanghai, November 16. A battle is imminent at Nanking. whcv« General Chang's troops are committing excesses. Every i|ueueless Chi nese is decapitated. A hundred and fifty have been so killed, including women and children found on the spot. Five thousand dollars has been' placed on Clia nc's hesd. A leading missionary requested Chan;: to suspend hostilities, but he nfused on the ground of loyaltv to the Emperor. He expressed his determination to retake Shanghai. Chinkiang and Soocliau. Chang has plenty of money and ammunition, and 20,000 followers. The rabble wicked the Government buildings, and the foreigners have quitted the city. X Li-Yuan-Hang. replying to Chang's request to cease hostilities, declares that the overthrow of the Government is the only conclusion. There were no guarantees that the Government promises would be fulfilled'.

FORMATION OF REPUBLIC URGED.

WITH YUAN-SHIH-KAI AS PRKSI DENT.

Received 16, 10.25 pjn. Pekin, November 16. Yuan-Shih-Kai fonns a ministry to carry on the Government, with the support of many provinces, possibly allowing the remainder to retain their independence for a time, pending an endeavor being gradually made to win their allegiance to the Throne. The Chikli Assembly resolved to memorialise the Throne in favor of a republic, with Yuan-Shih-Kai as president. AMERICAN TROOPS READY. TO LAND IN CHINA. Manila, November 15. A large body of American troops is Teady to sail to China. It is understood that Mr. Taft intends to land ten thousand men on the first indication that the protection of foreigners is necessary. Washington, November 15. It is unofficially announced that a force of 4000 Americans will be held in readiness at the Philippines in case of an anti-foreign outbreak in China. A BANK LOOTED. Pekin, November 15. The soldiers mutinied at Tsin-kiang-pu. The banks were robbed, the estimated loss being ten million dollars. It ia feared default will be made of the interest on the sixteen millions AngloAmerican loan, due on December 5, owing to the revolutionaries controlling the likin (internal Customs) stations.

YUAN-SHIH-KAI. Pekin, November 15. Ynan-ShihKai has thanked the Throne for his appointment to the Premiership. XO DANGER TO MISSIONARIES. Sydney, November 16. The Xew South Wales Missionary Association has cabled to the secretary of the mission at Nantai, asking about the welfare of the missionaries. A reply has been received stating that there is no danger. The missionaries have been ordered to Fuchow. The situation is improving.