The Archive · 1925

The Reputed Fall of Chan

Dec. 8.

Ir would be folly to attempt to comment on the reputed downfall of Marshal Chang Tso-lin without further information than the scanty, for the most part recond-hand news we have.

Even yet it is impossible to believe that he is really done for. For at least six years he has [dominated the field of northern Chinese politics, he has unquestionably brought Manchuria to a high pitch of organization and development and. it. appears! grotesque that so much empire and might should go down under! a single defeat. If it does, the it will.bp found. that other forces! than thage of General Kuo, Sun-ling howe beer at wrk to wom

throw. Previdug messages fri view "Marshel! Chang's over'! the North havetfiot always bee? 80: ntcurate, that! we should take!: Hthie one Ginguestioningly.

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