His Fortune to Famine Relief and Education The telegram received on Tuesday from Mr. S. T. Wen, private secretary of the late General Li Shun, says committed suicide four this morning.
His will tells why."
What probably is meant by "his will" are the letters (translated below), written by the deceased general before his death.
The following letter was addressed to the people:—2
SickNess axp INerricieNcy.
"For the last two months I have been attacked by a serious illness and have therefore been unable to do anything for the good of the people. I have repeatedly asked the Central Government for leave but this they have refused to grant. Sickness has entangled itself into my whole system. I feel ashamed to face my people, therefore I offer my body in order to appease the clamourings of my dear country and my fellow citizens. Even though I should be scorned during future generations for being a coward yet Tam comforted in conscience. I am writing these words in order that there may be no misunderstanding."
Tue AppeaL ror PEACE.
The following was addressed to the Central Government "Tu vain I have worked for the unification of my country which love dearly, 1 fail to see that an understanding is in sight. My last wish is that my brother and sister citizens shall not strive after power and self-aggrandisement but do everything in order to save their country from being overthrown. Were everyone to sacrifice something, then I would be able to smile in Hades. I therefore request. my brother, Tuchun Lu (Lu Yung-hsiang of Chekiang) to maintain the safety and order of the provinces of Kiangsu and Chekiang on
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.