Poking, Feb. 1.
General Chang Shou-tseng, in a telegram replying to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's recent manifesto, states that he agrees with the latter's suggestions regarding disbandment of half of the existing troops and. the formation of a Labour corps from those disbanded and also with his Suggestions regarding a peaceful reunification.
The Premier suggests the calling of a conference of representatives of the Central Government and of all the military leaders from all parts of the country, at which, he considers, it would not be difficult to arrange real disbandment. All public bodies in the country would be consulted. Such a conference, General Chang adds, would discuss Dr. Sun's suggestion of the raising of a disbandment loan and the advisability of asking assistance and advice from foreign Powers.—Reuter.
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