Peking, Dec. 18, 'The Chinese papers publish a telegram sent by Gen. Wang Huaijehing to Marshal Tuan, from Pingchuan, announcing his' decision to, relinquish his various military posts and retire from official life.
The Cabinet this morning resolve ed upon the following appointments. and dismissals: Chu Hsing-yuan, Chihli Commissioner of Foreign Affairs, to be relieved of his post fand to be succeeded by Hsiune Shou-hao, Li Hsin-ling, Honan Com-sioner of Foreign Affairs, to be relieved and to be succeeded by Lin Shih. Yuan Liang to be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Yangtze Waterways Commission.
Tt was resolved to abolish the post of Tupan of River Conservancy of the Eastern Metropolitan area, rities connected with this peat will henceforth be carried out by the Governor of the Metropolitan district.
Mr. Lin Chang-ming left here for Tientsin this morning to make inquiries regarding the health of Dr, Sun Yat-sen on behalf of the Chief The report that Me. P. Brandt was to receive a month's salary in of justice proves incorrect. A statement to that effect was made at the time, but it has not been fulfilled.
Marshal Tuan has telegraphed to 10 Yao-nan stating that, instructions to Gen.
Hu Ching-yi not to advance into Hupeh territory. Marshal Hine, therefore, need be under no appre: hension of attack by Gen. Hu.
It is understood that a mandate will shortly be issued relieving Gen. Ma Fu-hsiang of the post of Tutung, of Suiyuan—Reuter's Pacific Ser-
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