The Archive · 1927

Borodin Dictates in Hankow

But Keeping Out of Public View: All Activities Under His Thumb kow, except for Mr, Sun Fo, who seems to have run amuck, most of the Communists are so frightened [that they have even stopped making speeches. Mr. Eugene Chen is said to be ina less belligerent mood apparently having been chastened by ithe events of the past few weeks. 'The only active governor is Comrade Borodin, who is absolutely dictating, Jall_policies and activities, Comrade Borodin, however, according to this informant, is' none too certain as to his position. He is constantly on the move so that only the inner circle is aware as to which place is his residence at jarly given moment. The story that he is a patient at' the French Hosital in Hankow is for public consumption. Its purpose is to prevent persons from attempting to see him. Not only does he change his address daily but sometimes oftener than that, The report that General Tang! Song-chi has resigned as Comman-

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