The Archive · 1924

Departure for Honan

Hankow, Nov. 18.

Marshal Wu Pei-fu left here for Chengchow, Honan, this evening at} 6 o'clock.

At the military conference last night, Marshal Wu Pel-fu is reported to have suggested that 12 provinces in the South Enst of China should united for the establishment, of a "constitutional government" in Wachang in order. that they may oppose General Feng Vu-hsiang. It is understood that General Hsiao Yao-nan, Tuchun of Hupeh, up to ast night failed to agree to Marshal Wu's suggestion, insisting upon the maintenon well as the protection of populace within the domain of the provinees.—Eastern News Agency.

Peking, Nov. 18.

General Ma Lien-chia, Director of Military Affairs of Anhui, finding himself unable to cope with the agitation against him, started by various quarters, especially those military men who belong to General Wang Pu, Pacifcation Commissioner of Anhui, on the 26th instant wired to Anhui provincials vesicling in Peking, expressing his intention of vorigning his post—Eastern News Tientsin Surprised Tientsin, Nov. 18.

Great surprise is expressed those in close touch with Marshal Tuan Chi-jui at the manifesto of the Yangtze Tuchuns regarding the formation of a military Government, They point out that all the signatories of the manifesto, pledged their support.

Support for Tuan 6 Nov. 19.

'Telegrams have been received from the Tuchuns of Sinkiang. Kansu, Shensi and Shansi, and from the 'Tartar Generals of Jehol, 'Kalgan and Suiyuan, replying the announcement to' the Provinees of Marshal Tuan Chi-jul's appoint ment as. provisional chief executive. They all offer their hearty support to Marshal Tuan, Marshal Tuan has not yet assumed

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