Chefoo, Feb, 28, The U. 8. cruiser Trenton re. turned this morning from a trip to Lungkow aiid Tengehowfu. Inter Viewod by Reuter's representative, the United States Consul, Mr. Yeroy Webber, said that he had a conversation with Chang Chung-chang, at Tengehowfu, in the course of which the ex-War Lord of Shan-Aung promised to give protection to foreign life and property. stated that it is his intention to eliminate Marshal Peng Vu-hsiang.
"Apparently the present cessation of hostilities between General Liu Ghien-nien and Chanye Chur chang is due to negotiations which are taking: place in an endeavour to induce General Liu, but so far it las not been possible to verify this.—Reater,
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