Nanking, Feb. 14.
In spite of the alarmist rumours which are circulating in some quazters, it is considered here as extremely unlikely that immediate danger of civil war exists. It is true that some unrest prevails in Honan, but that is not regarded as lay to develop into tations figheing.
'According to well informed persons, what is most troubling General' Chiang Kaishek just now is the reported intention of General en Hsi-shan to resign and to retire from politics.
It is felt in Government circles that if General Yen Hsi-shan resigns from his post, of Vice Commanderinhief of the Army, Navy and the Air Force of the Republic, at this time it would be a blow to the Nan-King Government and, according]; the authorities here are considering, show to persuade General Yen to reconsider his intention.
In the meanwhile, as regard the alleged rebellious attitude of Generas Shih Vu-san and Han Fu-chu in Honan, Nanking hopes to: quetl the disturbance, if any, in Honan without loss of, time-—Rengo,
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