It was decided to offer him the rank of brigadier-general, but at presence of Gen. Chang Pei-yin and his soldiers in the same territory. He was asked, moreover, to renounce his declaration of associ tion with the National Army Feng Vu-hsiang's).
The Tsinan authorities felt they were offering too much to a revalting officer but to avoid any armed conflict consented to meet Lu hall Tsinan military leaders Lu sent) back word that he would not-accept the post under the terms offered. 'The result was that. Tuli Chen' and his subordinates were highly incensed. Tuli hen immediately urged strong measures and that Lu must be punished "for his presumption. The majority favoured this course; although, it is understood, a minority. is interposing objections, fearing province "may be conflict.
Gen. Wa Chang-chi is one of th who favours peaceful means and is exerting himself to prevent the outbreak of hostilities. He has made strong representations to Tuli Chen in this: sense.
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