Peking, Mar. 13.
"A. Presidential Mandate "was ia-Jsaed last: night, to the following eftect:—
"Sun Wen, former President of the Provisional Government, introduced reforms to the country by promoting the cause' of Republican-lam, He brought the Revolution of 1911 to a successful end, and yet disclaimed—power and position. Notwithstanding this, he continued to work for the welfare of the people and the country and wisdom that won him the ai miration of the whole nation.
"I, the Provisional Chief Executive' (Marshal Tuan Chi-jui), have always held this veteran leader in high esteem. T have always been badly in need of his help.
"When I assumed my present ost, I invited him to Peking. My wish was that he would live a long life and work with me for the country, but Heaven has Been so unmerciful ax to deprive the country of services of such a man.
"When T think of the difficult and troubles with which this country is beset T'am overcome by sorrow and grief.
"The Ministry of the Interior is hereby ordered to suggest on the most liberal scale the posthumous lours to be conferred on him, 20 as"to show the Government's ap-Preciation of his meritorious services."—Reuter's Pacific Service.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.