Peking, Nov. 19.
The Chinese of the capital are much concerned at the escape of Little Hsu. It is hinted that an intrigue is on foot for the restoration to power of Tuan Chi-jui, for which Hsu's escape and Wang I-tang's activities at Shanghai are intended to be preliminaries.
It is pointed out by responsible Chinese that the present break in American foreign policy and the financial stringency in' Peking afford an opportunity which the An-suites are not likely to ignore through the winter.
That Wang I-tang has effected some rt of alliance with Tang and is supported by a sinister influence interested in preventing unification, is implicitly believed among the Chinese.
The "Chen Pao" again contends that Hsu was allowed to escape, and comments caustically on the "amusing explanation." Quoting Mr. Obata's statements after the Anfu leaders took refuge in the Japanese Legation, the "Ching Pao" contends that the whole. incident throws a distinct slight on both the Chinese. Government and the Divlomatie Corps. The paper points out that China is in the throes of reorganization, following upon internal strife, and that friend! Powers sympathize with China's di ficulties and are endeavouring to assist in the process of reorganization. "One only concludes," adds the "Ching Pao," "that the Japanese point of view regarding the situation in China differs complet ly from those of all other Powers."—Reuter.
Lirme Hsv s Mitrtary Bacoace. Peking, Nov. 21.
The " Wei Yi Pao" furnished a fresh explanation of Little Hsw's escape. It states that Hsu was placed in a tox marked " Military Bagnage," and taken by train to Tientsin, where he wae immediately placed on board a Japanese steamer. When the steamer sailed (adds this journal) Mr. Obata reported the escape. The paper further asserts that Hsu has already arrived in Japan.—Reuter.
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