Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 893.00/2669

Minister Reinsch to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Peking, July 13, 1917, 8 p.m.

Republican troops began action against Imperialists early this morning. After ten hours fighting the latter capitulated. Shan Hsun had already taken refuge in the Dutch Legation. Stray bullets wounded three Americans.

Tuan has already announced his Cabinet. It is to be composed; of strong men representing three elements militarist, communications? [?] and Chin Pu Tang. The southern Republicans are not represented. The latter are dissatisfied also because of reactionary character of the cabinet.

Reinsch