The Sphinx-like attitude of the generals of the allies, makes it difflealt to gauge the political situation. Certainly the reports la tive papers of the movements of generals are untrustworthy, which indicates that there is still di counsel, and want of confidence in the pact among themselves... Each genet al is moving very cautiously, and keeping close to his base of' "pies. Days are set for this or that arrive at Chengtu, but Liu T-chin, who now:
to have " subordinate posi-has been quite happy their absence. Tzeliutsing seems to be the present headquarters of the allies. Liu Hsiang, the Tupan of Szechuan, flits around Suifa The allies of Szechuan, or the downfall of that doughty chief, began the operations which brought present downfall of General Yang. He is still a hero in the eyes of many.
Apart from the atrocities that followed in the wake of his retreating armies, the reign of Yang Sen was one of the brightest in the hi tory of Chengtu. He was possibly too autocratic, and emphasized! over much progressive movements; rather than gain for himself and his associates to please his generals. Tt was a new exper-fence to many of the adventurers who attached themselves to his province, as of greater importance than their own and their followe The future career of Yang Sen regard to Szechuan will depend on what alliance he can make in Central China,
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