It is believed in responsible quarters that the present acting Civil Governor of Chekiang, Hsia Chao, {favours the appointment of General Chen Tino-yuan, at present De. fence Commissioner of Hsuchowfu chun ate. It is known that General Chen is a candidate for the position and that it has been promised. him, should he reach Hangchow before Sun Chuan-fang arrives. Hsia Chao, who is a Chekiang man rather favourable to the Peking Government, fins played an important part in all the troubles of Chekiang pro-Vince for many years. Wherever he dislikes what is going on, he or-|_, ganized a local autonomy movement. /He was responsible for the autonomy, movement which resulted in Li is Tuchun-9 Director-General of the Reorganization of Chekiang. It is only natural that should prefer to have a Tuchun in the province friendly to himself. Sun Chuan-fang is under no obligation to him; therefore he opposes: Sun.
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