The Governor has given out that a recent telegram from Peking acknowledges the decision of the Military Council, and recognizes his election to the post of Generalissimo; also that Peking promises assistance to keep the peace in Szechuan if outsiders should attempt to meddle, all of which is very comforting if Peking can really do anything. The city officials, both military and civil, gave Kao Tai-piao, the President's representative from Peking, a real welcome after he arrived. Ha stayed in Chungking some weeks, trying to make up his mind whether he really ought to come on to the capital. He was not at all sure of a proper welcome and accordingly was very anxious fo assure himself before leaving the treaty port. He had heard of the warm protestation of Szechuan for the south, and a northern ambassador was hardly thought to be welcome where southern influence was so strong. The ambassador did not know Szechuan, so of course was. quite oblivious to the fact that her officials swore allegiance to both north and south. However, he was accorded a warm welcome, stayed two weeks with the Governor and left for Peking with a substantial gift as road money.
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