Yunnan's declaration of independence was signed amongst others by Li Keng-yuan, @ native of Yunnan and one of Huang Haing's right hand men. He was a member of the House of Representatives and took an important part in the so-called second revolution 1912. Thus the complicity of Bun Yat-sen at rebellion is ed. It is alleged that during his recent visit to Japan Teal Ao made agreements with Tang Yang-teng, late Inspedtor-General of the Yangteze, and Director-General of the Hankow-Canton Trunk Line, Cheng Chiung-min, late Tutuh of Kuangtung, and Li Lich-chun, late Tutuh of Kiangsi, who raised the standard of revolt in 1913. It is alleged that all four are implicated in the present outbreak.—From Our Chinese Correspondent. eking, Jan. 4.
The Bureau for the preparation of the Grand Ceremony has notified the various official organs that although the Imperial calendar has been adopted under the name of Hunghsien no allusion should be made to the Empire of Chunghua at present and in dealing with foreign officials the term Minkuo should be used.
No news has reached Peking from Yunnan. The various groups of Yunnan officials in Peking have telegraphed to their fellow provineial urging them to induce the rebel leaders to give up their attempt to restore the Republic and promising them immunity from punishment, but their appeals have apparently met with no re sult, War Councils are being held almost daily. The plan of campaign is unknown, but it is stated that the Government has drawn up a is factory scheme. Troops continue to be despatched southwards. Tt is understood that two aeroplanes from Nanyuan are also being sent to Yunnan.—Reuter.
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