Dr. Wu Ting-fang received a representative of the "North China Daily News" at his home in Gordon Road on Friday last and confirmed the reports of the topsytury condition of the Southwestern Military Government.
The veteran statesman gave the interviewer 2 vivid description of the existing conditions of Canton, showing exactly the position of the military forces of the South and the Military Government. fested with soldiers, Dr. Wu. Who "We learnt that Canton is in.
pays for the upkeep of these men?"
"There are in Canton troops from Yunnan, Kuangsi, and Chekiang, as well as the soldiers who are natives of Canton. These troops are all stationed in Kuangtung province and are paid out of t! revenue of Canton. That is wi the province, which was so prosperous in previous years, is so poor now. The military authorities are squeezing the citizens. The troops are stationed there ostensibly fo-the purpose of keeping order, but really cause disorder."
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