Meanwhile the President has addressed the following telegrams to Gens. Chang Tso-lin Tsao Kun and Wu Pei-fu "The Fengtien and Chihli troops are separated by but a few li, and, although am C i the Army and Navy, Iam in the dark as to. the movement of troops and do not understand why you are quarrelling and making preparations to fight. Now that you are quarrelling between your-soves, an excellent chance is being given to the South to carry out their campaign against us. Why is it that you three are trying to injure each other? The Cabinet crises and the fact that there has been no national unification are because there has been no ce-operation in the north. If the blame can be traced directly to me, I will retire from office. Ordinarily, the term of office not having expired should refuse to retire, hut if these events continue, I shall be forced to retire, and even if the citizens do blame me, it cannot be helped. I still have sincere hopes, however, that you three will realize the situation and maintain your positions as heroes. There is still time."
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