CHINA.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 April 1916, Page 5

CHINA.

THE MARCH OF EVENTS. YUAN S INFLUENCE WANINU. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received April i, 5.25 p.m. London, April 3. The Times' correspondent at Pekin says that the situation is developing unfavorably for Yuan. Many provinces that are ostensibly loyal and actually neutral are secretly hostile. It is generally realised that the initiative has passed from the Government to the Opposition. The cancellation of the monarchy does not satisfy Yuan's opponents, who are demanding his abdication. Yuan's friends are urging him to immediately assemble Parliament and consider the formation of a Government conductable on constitutional lines. TROUBLE LOOMING, • i i THE REBELS' TERMS. By Cabh.—Press Association—Copyright Received April 5, 1.15 a.m. Pekin, April 4. Chinese troops at ■ Swatow have declared their independence of the Central Government. A party of marines from the United States gunboat Walmington have been landed. The city of Changehowfu has also declared its independence, and the authorities have asked the American consul to send a warship to protect the silk factories and ironworks. Canton reports that the river trade is decreasing owing to the disturbed condition of the inland districts. Business at Canton is largely suspended, and the populace is greatly excited. Many people have left the town, and others are preparing to stand a siege. It is stated that the rebels refuse to consider peace until Yuan Shi Kai has resigned the presidency and General Huing Shi Kuing has been susperseded.