The Archive · 1924

Public Uneasiness

It is no wonder that Chinese in the capital are alarmed. The general uneasiness has never been equaled for the last year or so. It was partly because of Feng Vu-hsiang's space. Latterly, he has not distinguished himself by a fondness for unhealthy situations. It was surprise to may people that he came Ito Peking as ill prepared as he men were out-numbered luy Feng Vu-hsiang's by about two to one, and yet the Mukden warlord did not show any hurry to] jeorrect this military grouping. Now he is likely to make the necessary adjustments between here and cutin, Eliminated from he [ward show of power, both militar Bnd politically, Feng. Yo-hsiang. stil Jbroods behind the scenes with a {force that could easily be rallied this banner.

His troops are in excellent condi resident in Peking, they are infinitely to be preferred to the Fengtien soldiery, which have lately been going out' of their way to come into collision with Fe men.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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