Peking, April 30.
The Tientsin conference is discussing a proposal to despatch a military expedition against Dr. Sun Yat-sen. It is believed that Chang Tso-lin has selected General Lung Chi-kuang as leader of this venture.
The scheme has not yet been definitely drafted, but it is suggested that the expedition should be divided into two forces, one passing through Pingsiang (Kiangsi) to Swatow, and the other through Changchow (Fukien) to Chaochow. It is understood that the approval of General Chen Kuang-yuan and Li Hon-chi (Tuchuns of Kiangsi and Fukien, respectively) has been asked.
If General Chen Chiung-ming withdraws his support from Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the object of the expedition will have been gained, and it will return northward.—Reuter.
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