The formation of the new cabinet is likely to prove a difficult task, says the Chinese Piss. President Hsu Shih-chang is most desirous of keeping Chin Yun-peng in office, although the latter seems resolved' to retire, and has sent to Peking for his family. Admiral Sah is refusing to attend to any but the routine business. and it is avowedly his part to fill up the gap only temporary' Hence the reins of Government are really "held by somebody behind the scenes.
With reference to the nomination of Chou Shu-mo to the premiership, the new parliament is divided into three sections, "for," "against" and "neutral." The members in favour of nominating Chou belong to the new Chiaotung clique and the Central Committee of the Anfu Club. and their number totals 180. Those against him consist of former Anfuites and others now representing the interests of Chili, Fengtien, Kirin, -Heilungkiang, Kiangsu, Honan, Shantung and Kiangsi. "The latter advocate the retention of Premier Chin Yun-peng and their total is between 150 and 160. Their attitude is uncompromisingly strong, and they aweer that they will absent themselves in a body from Parliament if Chou is proposed as premier.
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