MARK, In the search for tinguished and trustworthy Ohinese, who are suited to the task of filling the post of Premier of the New Government, few names may be brought forward for the consideration of all who are interested in the present political situation of Chins. The names mentioned are those who have held positions in the old Goveramont, and at the same time are probably held in esteem by the advocates ofa form of Government, Lin Shao-lien is at preseat connected with one of the Boards in Peking. For a short time he was also la the Grand Council, bat be failed to be in agreement with Prince Ching and other offices He has also been Governor of di ut provinces. He has few years in Poking. He is of the Province of Fokien, I as one of the best men in Chen Pao-shen is also " native of Fokien. He was originally © member of the Literati, and was known to be advanced in his political ideas. For this reason be was allowed to be in retirement for macy years, and only ately was be summoned to' Peking to sot as tutor to the young Emperor and to be a member of the New Pr Council. Daring his retirement, be terested himself in public question in all matters of improvement in his He was st the bead of alway which is being bout from Foochow to the Svuth, He also hss"
for being clean-handed. On the one band he is a fine literary schola. and s0 represents the Old Schoo other band he is progressive la man both of caution and courager 'While not known to the outside world as many others, he yet stands high in the' esteem of his own countrymen.
He is i capable of being " unifying factor in the present great crisis of this people.
Tang Shao-yi is " Cantonese, and in well known both in Eorope and America, ing been educated in the United tes, and haviog been appointed at different times to represent the Government abroad, he is familiar with the questions of proper international relations. He has made a stady of the subject of financial reform, and shoold be able to take an intelligent leadership of the fiosncial problems which are looming up more stupendous than ever before. There is no doubt of his de-' rests of the people. Some have criticized him for an inclination to extravagant display, bat this is a characteristic of the
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