From a generally well informed quarter in Peking the Shanghai Journal of Commerce" yesterday received the following telegram concerning the. political situation six provinces of Kiangsu, Hupeh, Honan, Kiangsi, Shantung and Shensi, sent a telegram to-day (January 19) to the President demanding the dismissal of Liang h-yi, otherwise these provinces will sever all relations with the Cabinet.
A telegram containing the above was also sent to the Diplomatic Corps, further stating that no agreements with the Liang Cabinet will be considered binding.
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