and Wu Gen, Sun Chuan-fang, Inspector (General of Fukien and Chekiang, thas addressed the following telegram the local. Pre 'Owing to the chaotic condition of Jour national affairs, the people mind "is, unhinged. Recently, Provinces' in. the south-east have wvoured to enter into an alliance foe the perness of preserving' tie [status quo and protecting the people in their respective jurisdictions, and with the object of making a united fort to save the country from its present difficulties. But the most, pressing matter is that we have no Jone to direct our national affairs at present. Marshal Tuan Chisjui of Hofei (in Anhui) has long been held high esteem by both Chinese and [foreigners for his meritorious ser-Vieos and exemplary virtues, We should speedily pray him to emerge from retirement in order stabilize the situation and reassure ithe people. As regards Marshal Wa Peicfu, whose. wisdom and bravery entitle him to be considered 2 bulwark of our nation, he should
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