Peking, Jan. 94.
The astonishing news comes from Yunnan that the German Consul there, Weiss, officially acknowledged the receipt of the rebels' letter announcing their declaration of independence, expressed his thanks for their wish to maintain friendly relations with Germany and promised to forward their communication to his Minister in Peking.
The Consul's letter, which is re~ produced in the Yunnan papers, cons'iw'es an elegant example of how German officials interpret their duty to the established Government of the country to which they are accredited.
The Chinese Press accepts the postponement of the Monarchy with complete calmness, One organ states that the delay is owing ''to the moderate spirit of the holy being on high." It may be mentioned that the announcement made in the local Press differed essentially from that conveyed to the Foreign Mir ters, the one merely stating tha no date had as yet been fixed, whereas the other categorically set forth that on account of the situation in Yunnan the grand ceremony, which was to be held at the beginning of February, had been postponed.
According to news from Chengtu and Chungking fighting is proceeding north of Suifu and reinforcements have been sent to aid the Government troops.—From Our Own Correspondent.
There appears to be no doubt that Suifu has been captured by the rebels. The latest reports received from Chengtu say that General Wu was reported to be 30 miles to the north of Suifu but the Chengtu officials have not heard from him and appear to entertain doubts con-
ant salt wells at xt Teelissing, to which cerning his loyalty The rebels-are endeavour ure the import-
place 1,000 troops have been sent to reinforce are garrison.—Reuter.
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