Peking, May 9.
It is reported that after a conference to-day wi his Chief-of-Stalf, General Yang Vu-ting, and his son, Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, the Dictator, Generalissimo Chang Tsoin, decided to issue a circular telegram throughout China announcing a temporary cessation of the present civil war in view of the critical international situation that has arisen as the result of the Tsinan affair.
It is understood that the telegram will suggest that the North and South should ce-operate in getting a settlement of the Tsinan affair.
It is understood that the Dictator will issue this telegram to-night.
Northern Troops Ordered to Cease Hostilities Generalissimo Chang Tso-sent this evening to all the leading civil and military authorities of the North and South The Dictator deckires that civil war has been being on for several years and that communists have been attempting to ruin the country.
"I have always apprehended that civil war might impair the friendly relations between China and other nations," he says. "Unfortunate incidents have happened at Canton, Hankow, Nanking and Tyinan. In view of the situation I have ordered my troops to cease hostilities in order to save the county:
"It is highly regrettable that foreigners have been involved in our domestic struggles. If this state of affairs is allowed to continue, 1 shall be unable to face the whole nation as well as the friendly Powers, In view of this situation I have ordered my victorious troops at Changteh and along the Shansi Railway to cease hostilities immediately.
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