Peking, Oct. 19.
Dr. Wellington Koo has not. attended the Waichiaopu for four days. Tt is considered very doubtful whether he will reconsider his resignation.
The newly appointed Tuli of Shantung, Gen. Cheng Shih-chi, has formally resigned but the Government. refused to accept his resignation and urged h'm to take up his post.
Mr. Wa Ching-lien's supporters are still actively working for his nomination as Premier but the military leaders are still opposing him and have telegraphed that they are in favour of Dr. W. W Yen.
Later. gency learns from a reliable ures that as the result of the persuasion of President Tsao Kun and Mr, Kao Ling-wei. Dr. Wellington Koo has consented to remain at the head of the Waichiaonu till a new Cabinet is formed.—Reuter.
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