Mutiny

The first squadron of the Chinese navy--one cruiser and four gunboats --declared its independence of the Peking Government and called upon the entire navy to join in revolt. A report that the mutineers allied themselves to the anti-Peking forces headed by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, lends credence to the belief that Dr. Sun, while, as he himself stated, not intending to set up a South Government in opposition to Peking, is in reality aiming at the premiership of the central Government. -- The Peking Administration offered Dr. Sun the position of Director General of Disbandment of Troops. The offer was refused owing to the instability of the Government.