Peking, Nov. 12.
Mandates issued at midnight appoint Gen. Wu Pei-fu Inspector-General of Chihli, Shantung and Honan vice Marshal Tsao Kun, while Gen. Wang Chen-ping succeeds Gen. Wu as Assistant Inspector-General for the same Provinces. Gen. Chi Hsieh-yuan is appoint ed Inspector-General of Kiangsu, Kiangsi and Anhui, and Gen. Peng Shou-tsing becomes Assistant Director of Military Affairs The Finance Minister, Mr. Chang Hu, resigned yesterday.
It is reported that President Tsao Kun intends to appoint Mr. Wang Keh-ming, the former Governor of the Bank of China, as Finance Minister.
Gen. Pao Kuei-ching, heving reported to the Government Marshal Chang Tso-lin's readiness to enter negotiations, is again leaving for Mukden with the object of finally arranging a date and other details.—Reuter.
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