Canton, April 17.
Reports from other provinces being without exception unfavourable towards the South in respect of the election of the President and the formation of the formal govern-"ment, the voices of those who are against such action as being premature are once again predominant, and public opinion is inclined to postpone the inauguration of the President for the present. Mbreover, as the radicals appear to be anxious to keep harmony within the revolutionary party, it is now generally believed hero that the inauguration of Dr. Sun will be postponed indefinitely.—Eastern News Agency.
Dr. Sun's Reception as President Describing the reception of the news that Dr. Sun Yat-sen had been elected President of China, the "Canton Times" says:—When the result was announced all expressed their joy by acclamation and stamping of feet. Immediately news of the election was flashed to the Chinese in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Shanghai, and all other cities in China. Newscarriers rushed the news all over the deity which was received with great jubilation by the people. Fire-crackers were set off by the different public organizations, shops and government offices, while people were shaking hands with each other on the streets, congratulating themselves on the election. of this popular statesman and leader of young China. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was in his private office when he was informed of the result of the election by_some of his intimate colleagues. He received the news very calmly, turning around to his colleagues and in a grave tone remarked, "There is hope for China. The responsibility ies entrusted upon our. shoulders by the people are great. It means that we must work harder and fight for the Constitutional cause ~with a determined will."
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