PREMIERSHIP, Peking, Nov. 12.
Early yesterday the Waiwupu recei for transmission to the Throne the following telegram from Yuan Shih-kai "The outlook is decidedly gloomy.
satisfactory compromise. As I ie that I am unable to effect health is very feeble Tam unable to come to Peking to take up the Premiership."
The further refusal, which dis-Is the recent belief that Yuan jhih-kai was about to come to Poking, has created profound dis appointment in Court and official circles although the re-opening of the Peking-Hankow railway and the receipt of assurances from General Chang that he would not oppose the Mancha Emperor, certainly improved the outlook.
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