Yuan Shikai's Cabinet
The Yuan Shikai Cabinet was the second cabinet of the Qing dynasty and of China, led by Prime Minister Yuan Shikai from 2 November 1911 to the abdication of the Xuantong Emperor in February 1912.
History
In 1911, the Wuchang Uprising broke out, and Prince Qing stepped down from his position as Prime Minister. General Yuan Shikai was summoned back to put down the rebellion and was also appointed Prime Minister. His cabinet was set up on 16 November 1911.Composition
The following is a list of ministers in the cabinet:Portfolio | Minister |
Prime Minister | Yuan Shikai |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Liang Dunyan |
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs | Hu Weide |
Minister of the Interior | Zhao Bingjun |
Vice Minister of the Interior | Wu Zhen |
Minister of Finance | Yan Xiu |
Vice Minister of Finance | Chen Jintao, Zhou Ziqi |
Minister of Education | Tang Jingchong |
Vice Minister of Education | Yang Du, Liu Tingchen, Zhang Yuanji |
Minister of the Army | Wang Shizhen |
Vice Minister of the Army | Tian Wenlie |
Minister of the Navy | Sa Zhenbing |
Minister of Justice | Shen Jiaben |
Vice Minister of Justice | Liang Qichao, Zeng Jian |
Minister of Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce | Zhang Jian |
Vice Minister of Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce | Xiyan |
Minister of Communications | Yang Shiqi |
Vice Minister of Communications | Liang Juhao |
Minister of the Lifan Yuan | Dashou |
Vice Minister of the Lifan Yuan | Rongxun |