Tsinan, Apr. 21.
General Tien Chung-yn, Tuchun of Shamtung, has made an announcement that, pending the cor—plete settlement of Shantung affairs he has resolved to maintain strict neutrality towards the conflict between Fengtien and Chihli and, if any one should dare to violate the neutrality of Shartung, he is prepared at any time to defend his province with 30,000 Shantuns soldiers. In consequence of the opening of hostilities between the Chihli and Fengtien armies, al! native banks have suspended lending.—Eastern News Agency.
Chekiang Tuchun's Cryptic Message in Support of Chang Tuchuns' telegrams are sprouting: in all directions. On Monday it was the turn of General Lu Yung-hsiang, Tuchun of Chekiang. The following are the essential parts of his telegram "The political situation is very serious and China as a nation is in very dangerous position, much to the disappointment and the anger of the citizens, "Upon investigation we find that, while professing to be working for the benefit of the country and of the people, certain selfish persons, working for their own aggrandize. ment, are responsible for the present troubles. The situation can be likened to the newly painted white wall outside of a house which is dirty' inside, "I, who love my country above all things, am not the person to allow personalities to influence me, and I believe the first thing for us to do today if we wish to strengthen China is to unite nationally.
"After reading the telegram of Inspector General Chang Tso-lin, I find that his words are modest and contain the truth. His suggestions are plain and are fair and just. have on a number of previous 02- casions issued circular telegrams advocating the principles now urged by General Chang. Although many people have approved of what T howe advocated, they have giv me no practical support."
Marshal Tsao Kun for Unification but against Chang in Using Force Marshal Tsao Kun, High Inspecting Commissioner of Chihli Honan, Shantung and Shansi, has now sent out a lengthy circular telegram. As will be seen, he sifes with General Wa and is opposed to General Chang Tso-lin's plans for reunification by use of military force. General Tsao's telegram' follows, par "While Inspector General Chang advocates reunifiestion by using military force, I think this is an unwise step, for unification should be brought about by peaceful; methods. Should we use force,! public opinion and _free-thinking will be dominated and endangered.
Marshal Chang would use peace-! ful methods to attain his objects,
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