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No. 81.
(No. 158.)
Mr. Alston to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received July 16.)
(Telegraphic.) R.
MY telegram No. 156 of 15th July.
Peking, July 16, 1913.
Fighting appears to be outcome of insurrectionary movement which has been smouldering in the Yang-tsze for some time. The Tutu of Anhui, recently made to resign by Yuan Shih-kai, has been recalled by Anhui troops, who decline to serve under the new Tutu. The Kiang-si Tutu, who had also been dismissed, is actually leading revolt.
Other provinces are reported to be about to join movement. No actual fighting appears to have occurred since 13th July.
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(No. 160.) (Telegraphic.) P.
No. 82.
Mr. Alston to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received July 17.)
Peking, July 17, 1913.
MY telegrama Nos. 156 of 15th July and 158 of 16th July. There are signs that the insurrectionary movement is spreading. The Nanking Tutu has been made prisoner by local forces, and has made a formal notification of the independence of Kiangsu to the consuls at Shanghai.
I am informed that the President still considers it essential for the solvency and integrity of China that power should be centralised. His Excellency is confident that the reduction of Kiangsi to submission will be effected shortly.
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No. 84.
(No. 162.)
Mr. Alston to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received July 18.)
(Telegraphic.) R.
MY telegram No. 160 of 17th July.
Peking, July 18, 1913.
Latest reports from His Majesty's consuls in Yang-taze Valley are that move- ment is a military one, led by the notorious Huang Hsing and recently dismissed Tutus of Canton, Anhui, and Kiangsi provinces.
So far no other provinces than those of Kiangsu and Kiangai have formally joined revolt. Avowed object is extermination of Yuan Shih-kai. Northern troops holding their own so far, Admiral proceeding to Shanghai.
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No. 85.
Mr. Alston to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received July 19.)
(No. 271.) Sir,
Peking, July 4, 1913. WITH reference to Sir John Jordan's despatch No. 100 of the 7th March last, I have the honour to report that the International Bankers' Commission at Shanghai have forwarded to the dean of the Diplomatic Body their report for the period from the 1st February to the 31st March, 1913, showing the appropriation of revenue received by the maritime customs during that period.
The net revenue collected from the 1st February to the 31st March amounted to 6,287,877-52 taels, or an average per month of 3,143,938-76 taels, against a monthly average of 3,311,764 36 taels for the previous quarter.
Payment of loan instalments of principal and interest amounted to 2,261,802,24 taels all instalments due up to the 31st March having been paid off.
The indemnity instalments up to the 30th April, 1912, have been remitted by all
the banks.
I have, &c.
B. ALSTON.
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