Revolt in China.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 133, 27 November 1911, Page 5

Revolt in China.

A REFORMER RECALLED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, November 2.5. Tong Chai. chief editor of the Tung Wab Times, Sydney, one of the leading members of the Chinese Empiie Reform Association, who for years was sent into exile on account of his activity in the cause of reform, has received a cablegram from General Van, president of the Provincial Assembly of Hunan Province, asking him to return immediately the Republican Government is formed.

This is interpreted as being an offer of office on the Board of Foreign Affairs. SUN-YAT-SEN INTERVIEWED. ' * ~ Paris. November 24. Snn-Yat-Sen. interviewed, said that owing to the variety of customs and climatic differences, a republic on the lines of the United States would be the most suitable form for Chipa, each province preserving its autonomy. THE LEGATION GUARDS. Pekin, November 24. The Foreign Ministers have decided to reinforce the Legation Guards.

TREATMENT OF LOOTERS. BARBAROUS PUNISHMENT. Received 36, 5.15 p.m. Vancouver, November 25. ■ Arrivals from China relate stories of horrible barbarities in connection with the revolution. Coolies caught looting a t Hankow were tied together and thrown into burning buildings. Others were tied to a long bamboo pole, driven into the river, and then shot dead.

CHINESE PIRATES ACTIVE. Hongkong, November 24. The pirates cut off the legs of two Chinese passengers on the steamer Sbinon. The captain of the Shinon killed two of the pirates. Two British destroyers are patrolling the West river. British river steamboat companies have suspended the service owing to inadequate protection.

IMPERIALISTS. REPULSED. TniRTY-SIX HOURS FIGHT. Received 27, 12.40 a.m. Pekin, November 26. The Imperialists made an unsuccessful attempt to cross the river at Hankau, and were repulsed with heavy losses after thirty-six hours fighting.