THE REVOLT IN CHINA.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13521, 1 November 1911, Page 5

THE REVOLT IN CHINA.

THE PASSING OF THE MANCHUS. A Real Constitution. Press Association.—Telegraph.—Copyrigm. PEKIN, October 31. Tho guiding hand of Yuan Shi Kai is apparent in the establishment of'.a real Constitution, / Lecheachu, a Chinese, has succeeded the Mancha President of the Assembly. Chao Ping ; Chuan, also a. Chinese, tho foremost politician among Yuan Shi Kai’s supporters, .has superseded the Manchu Minister of theJhterior. Foreign troops marched round the foreign concessions at i Tientsin. The demonstration was intended to impress the natives. REBEL LEADER’S INTENTIONS. PEKIN, October 31. The Commissioner of Customs has received a letter signed “Hu Yen Fong, on behalf of the Revolutionary Committee,” announcing that he shortly intended to seize Tientsin -and .Pekin, and adding thathe intends to abolish all likLn duties. He advises foreign employees in the likin departments to obtain a situation in the Maritime Customs. EDICT BY THE EMPEROR. "AH My Fault." PEKIN, October 31, An edict published in the name of the Emperor blames tlie officials and gentry for the embezzlement of public funds, and declares that edicts frequently promulgated are not obeyed. The Emperor is not allowed to hear grum filing or to sec the disaster looming ahead. The whole Em/pito; is now seething with .discontent. The people’s minds are perturbed. He adds that the spirits of nine late Emperors are unable properly to enjoy the sacrifices made to them. It is feared that the people will suffer grievously. “All this is my fault,” says the Emperor. “I swear to carry out the reforms, and, with our soldiers and people, execute a constitution, faithfully modifying the legislation, abolishing hardships, and realising the, union of tho Manchus and Chinese.” THE GRANTING OF A CONSTITUTION. Satisfaction Expressed. Received November 1, 8.5 a.m. LONDON, October 31. Much, satisfaction is expressed in Far Eastern financial ejuarters in London at the granting, of a constitution ensuring China a strictly limited monarchy, indicating the; prospect of a stable government and refonhs. It is fully, hoped that the present troubles, will lead to a greatly improved financial status and an equally ■improved general administration. IMPERIALIST ADVANCE CHECKED. Heavy Rebel Losses. Received November 1, 10.0 a.m. PEKIN, October 31. ■ The Imperialist, advance at Hanyang has -een checked,' despite the rebels losing, three field' runs. . It is estimated that since Friday 1000 rebels have been.killed and 3000 wounded.