The Archive · 1923

Completion of Constitution

We have hastened. the completion of the Constitution, which is intended for the safety of the nation. This gives an opportunity for effecting the unification of the nation. Therefore, we are surprised that you, acting on misinformation, have ordered the arrest of the Kuomintang Members of Parliament in Peking. Even President Yuan Shih-kai would not have committed such a blunder. You urged us to come to Peking and asked us not to change the s of Parliament.

In these circumstances it was duty to -elect a President. ides President Tsao Kun, who s there in China at this time who can claim a larger sphere of control?) We hope you will observe the Constitution and yield to the Central Government and no longer deceive the world. We cannot afford to sacrifice the welfare of the country for the interests of yow and the province of Kuangtung.

The telegram was signed by 34 Kuomintang Members of Parliament.—Reuter, Canton, Oct. 22.

Cantonese labourers and stud-held a demonstration and distributed handbills declaring that they would not recognize Marshal Tsao Kun as President

ment: American an or the further existence of Parlia-British s With supporting the Peking regime, and suggesting a. boycott.

Confirmation is still lacking of the news of the fall of Waichow.

Sun Yat-sen is proposing to establish special headquarters at the Bocca Tigris forts The Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association has closed and the delegates are departing to their homes.—Reuter.

Canton, Oct. 25.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen proposes to assist General Li Lich-chun_to return to Kiangsi to start another war against the influence of Pre-Lich-chun_has already arrived in Canton.—Reuter.

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