The Archive · 1924

SUN YAT-SEN ENTERS THE FRAY

Expedition Northward Announced to Attack Kiangsi in Aid of Chekiang Leader Shameen, Sept. 5.

In the course of an interview, Dr. Sun Yat-sen said: "I will personal ly lead my army to the north an: effect a juncture with General Lu Yung-hsiang. to ce-operate against Wu Poi-fu. intend leaving Canton umber 9) for the The interview was of one hour's. duration and included also Mrs. Sun Yat-sen, In the course of the interview Sun Yat-sen said:—"If Wu Pei-fu is permitted to subjugate and unify China by force, then we will have the Yellow Peri Wu Pei-fu would militarize China, England and America helping him. Teould have unified China. 1 still control the arms unloaded from. the Hav. They are in the Whampoa godowns. They have not yet been parcelled out to the different generals, but I refuse to release them to the volunteers, unless Chan.

Lim-pak pledges allegiance. expedition northward is really d fensive, because if Wu Pei-fu is victorious now, he would next march fon Canton in order to crush me."

Dr, Sun's gunboat, the Wingfung, sailed yesterday but her destination is not announced—Reuter's Pacific Service. ningarenion withthe above news e'Eastern News. Agency tasues.¥ Following contains. the jerts to" the anime purport, "and the Canton, Sept. 5.

At to-day's military conference at General Hesdquarters here, the following resolutions were passed:—(1) A. combined expeditionary army shall be organized with all the Southern troops and the Kuangtung troops shall undertake to maintain peace and order in the district of the East River.

(2) Dr. Sun Yat-sen shall proceed to Shiukwan, leaving here on the 8th instant.

(3) In the absence of Dr. Sun, the Headquarters of the Generalissimo!

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