Will Chen Return. to Canton?
Politically, Canton is at the moment in 2 very unsettled state, and persistent rumours are prevailing that before very long Dr. Sun Yat-sen will be forced to again eave the city, (writes the "Hongkong Telegraph").
Tt has been known for some time past that Gen. Chen Chung-ming has been perfecting his plans for another attack with funds and ammunition, latest report in circulation is that he may be in Canton within the next two or throe weeks.
Recently, the floods have delayed General Chen's operations, but with the gradual subsiding of the waters it is thought the decisive blow may be struck very soon.
It is being openly said in the city that there is now no Government in Canton, Dr. Sun having lost control, which is now said to be in the hands of labour leaders and agitators.
Opinion seems varied as to the likelihood of the situation being Jeomposed for any length of time, even if General Chen should return, People are asking whether, if he comes, he will be able to hold the is realized fu can provide a good backing, Chen may be kept in power for a very considerable period.
A gentleman who returned from Canton last night assures us that many rumours of an impending change are in circulation, whilst quite a number of wealthy Chinese have already left the city.
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