The reported dismissal of Gon-eral Cheng Chien, hitherto Marshal Chang Tso-lin's most trusted adviser, has aroused much comment and speculation in the capital, Both General Cheng Chien and General Yang Vu-flag are known to belong to the anti-war party in the Fengtien camp and their removal from office is said to have been the sequel to an eleventh-hour attempt to dissuade Marshal Chang Tso-lin from proceeding to Peking to instal General Chin Yun-peng as Premier, Dr. Wellington Koo and one oe two members of the Cabinet discusced the political situation with Mar-
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