REPUBLICAN CHINA.
FIERCE FIGHTING IN CANTON. THE NEW PREMIER. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Pekin, March 12. Fierce fighting took place at Canton between recruits under former pirate chiefs and the regulars, owing to the proposed disbanding of the former Between 100 and 200 were killed or .wounded. The revolters are well equipped with guns and ammunition, and hold the Admiralty building. The British gunboat Moorken conTeVed 63 Wesleyan mission girls to thjs steamer proceeding to Hongkong. Tang-Shao-Yi has been appointed Premier. SOLDIERS IN REVOLT. London. March 12. It is reported that soldiers at the Bogue forts, Canton, have revolted against the Republic, and threaten steamers proceeding np the river.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 219, 14 March 1912, Page 5
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108REPUBLICAN CHINA. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 219, 14 March 1912, Page 5
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