The, Genro have united with the Kuangsi faction, because they have. much in common. The Kuangsi faction apparently' mean to keep their territory outside the authority of the Central Government, while, at the same time, giving every' appearance of working with janking. Their most important "financial independence.' to intend to establish "financial independence" in Chekiang as well, and this process bus already begun. Furthermore, while General Chiang Kai-shole ha Aisbanded sfoout 35,000 men of his army (a poor job, however), the Kuangsi faction have increased their army by some 20,000 troops in Hankow alone and General Pei Chung: hsi ix adding to his army in the Similary, Bir. Chang: hopes ing. militia out of friendly generals in the First Group. Army. which will give him control fof an army independent of his former most intimate friend, General Chiang Kai-shek, It cannot be disregarded that the two leading personalities of the Kuangsi faction. General Pei and General Li Chung. both very ill and in host {this moment, one in Pexing other in Shanghai. This leaves the [soft-spoken General Li Chi-sen of Canton to represent Kuangsi_ in Nanking, and he, after all, represents a practically independent power. the head of which, General Huang Shao-hung is reported to be [travelling in Kuangsi on ar inspsetion tour, An Alliance with Gen. Feng ageney.—Kuo Mi
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