As for the Tupan, Hsiao Yao-nan, he has declared that three aims have been set before him in the present struggle. The first is, to secure the liberty of the late Pre-int Tsao Kun. The second to drive the Fengtien forces back into Manchuria. The third to guard the safety and prosperity of Hupeh, Of these three he considers that the second and third are already assured, and that the first is not far from accomplish i, the former Tupan of Honan, and one of Wu Pei-fu's staunchest adherents, died last week in Hankow, and his funeral took place last " Saturday. Tupan Hsiao paid a special visit to Hankow in order to visit the home and condole with his relative The funeral procession is said have been a mile in length.
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