The Archive · 1930

Court for Chine

sietan's. Claim Two Divorces Court of Appeat—"Tenants and. Landlords Brours AND PAsTIES refers to the conditions prevailing throughout China and to the internal strife, which is resulting in "the military' comrades of the Kuomingtang, all of whom are disciples of Sun Yat-sev," killing and wounding each other.

The telegram goes on to express doubt a8 to the efficacy of achieving unification: by. military force and reminds General Chisng of his fre-13 quent statements that he'will retire. General Yen Hsi-shan then calls on General Chiang to "abdicate his seat" whereupon he promises to follow suit.

The telegram is regarded here as 'a challenge to Nanking which will Probably lead to hostilities. It is known that Geieral Shih Vu-shan, formerly Chairman of the Anhui 31-38] Bovine Governments ant General *°—*8t ten Fu-chu, the Military' Governor 'Where the "lack Bones" Are' [of Honan, are at present upon in-Independent 202|timate terms, and though the re-Duties of China's Forsign Hations between them and General In place of resigning, General Chiang declared that he would, on the contrary, make greater efforts still completely to suppress all reactionary elements throughout the country, This strong statement by General Chiang is considered here to be of far reaching importance, and it is thought likely it will siderable effect on immediate politi al developments—Reuter.

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