Continuing Brig.-Gen. Chang said:—'The political situation in Peking is in such a continuous muddle and there is so much strife among individuals, who desire personal advancement and to further their own positions that it is well-nigh impossible for a man with the interests of the nation at heart to make any progress on lines of national advantage. Note the recent fiasco—at the time Li Yuan-hung assumed office it was solemnly pledged by the men in power that he should have such guidance and support as had not been accorded the previous Chief Executives, but in a few short months, he was forced to undergo the shameful experience of leaving the Capital under military. pressure, and having his train held up and detained until he had given up seals and papers."
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