Peking, March 19.
The Monarchist Press continues minimize the seriousness of the situation im the south, pointing out that Kuangsi is a poor province and therefore its secession makes little difference to the local situation and that, moreover, the Central Government was well aware of the doubtful attitude of Kuangsi some time ago, Attention is now focussed on Canton. Monarchists assert that Tung Chih-kuang is absolutely loyal. This is believed to be true.
According to Chinese reports the present military strength of Kuangsi consists of two divisions and also some yings of militia and naval forces, while Kuangtung has three full divisions, a large force of militia and naval forces and a squadron of river gunboats as well a8 some 10,000 of Lung Chih-kuang's own troops.
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