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December 20, 1911

Yuan's delegate gives his assent to China republic

SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 1911 (UP) - Tang Shao Wi, representative of Yuan Shi Kai, in the peace conference, this afternoon announced that he was ready to accept a republic provided that was agreeable to the premier. A message was sent at once to Peking and the conferees are breathlessly awaiting an answer.

The republicans are overjoyed with the prospect of having their fondest hopes realized. If Yuan agrees to a republic he will undoubtedly be selected first president of the new United States of China.

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