By order of the President:—
Tue Lars Fexo Kvo-cnane. ing President, "wu has long hele Feng Kuochang, formerly Act-
high commands in the Army, has rendered great services and earned a high reputation. During the civil war in Hsin Hai (1911), he helped the cause of democracy. He was then entrusted with the govern ance of several provinces, and he contributed much to the general peace of the country. When subsequently, in his capacity of Vice-President he acted as President, it was just at a time of chaotic complications between the North and South, but he devoted himself day and night to his duty in carefully evolving the policy of the State. Since retiring from office, he has continued to give us his advice and assistance. We were just expecting him to reach a ripe age and witness with us peace and prosperity. But Heaven has ordained otherwise to the universal" sorrow. Even in his
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