Yunnanfu, Nov. 14. On the occasion of une "Louvle Tenth Hestivay," 2n commenwration of the establishment of une Republic of China, the "Yunnan Min Uhth Pao" pubsushed in the editorial column an article by Mx, Huang lien-shih, dwelling on the question of "ang Chi-yao and the Vice-Presidency." We have gathered. that Marshal Tang Chi-yao, after having read the article, expressed approval of the ideas contained therein: In order to acquaint our friends that the rumour that Marshal Tang Chi-yao aspired to occupy the position off the Vice-President of the Republic of 'China is devoid' of the least basis of truth, we herewith give a general translation of the said article as follows:—(Note by the editor of the "Min Chih Pao."
It has been widely reported in Peking and Shanghai papers that these M.P.'s loft behind in Peking were about to vote in favour of Tang Chi-yao as the Vice-President, amd that meanwhile the Chili politicians creat-edan atmosphere that Tang Chi-yao and Tsao Kun had joined hands, ete., ete.
The Chihli politicians made such -false statements as if they were facts, thus misleading the masses and creating amongst them great uneasiness and sadness. We must make it clear that Tang Chi-yao has been known as the Leader of Southwest China. Whatever he carries out concerns generally the whole country. Not only will the future political tide depend upon him, but aliso the national existence at the present critical. stage will have to turn to."him. for assistance. Our fellow-citizens would feel deeply sorry, if Tang Chi-yao were to decide on retirement; on the other hand, they would loudly applaud should he take upon him: the heavy and difficult burden. It is: a matter of importance, on which the attention of the whole country is now centred and which the writer deems deserving.of the most careful consideration.
The first point to be considered is: What is a Vice-President? and through what kind of Parliament is the present Presidential Election conducted?
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