London, June 3.
The trend of events in China is engaging considerable interest. The retirement of Mr. Hsu Shih-chang evoked recognition of his personal qualities but his rule is regarded as weak and behind the times. The good word is alone reserved for Dr. W. W. Yen among the late Ministers. A doubt has been expressed as to whether ex-President Li Yuan-hung possesses the necessary qualities to succeed in the Presidency judging by his previous tenure of office.
The "Daily News' speculates whether General Wu Pei-fu, whose military ability is freely acknowledged, has the political genius to re-establish the decrepit Central Government.
The "Times," referring to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's military movements, does not think that he will effect _much, but nevertheless expresses the opinion that General Wu Pei-fu may have more campaigning The fact that 14 Tuchuns have agreed to recall the Old Parliament is regarded as the most favourable symptom if only on the ground that such a number of Tuchuns_have agreed to anything at all—Reuter's Special Service.
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