a Peking, Sept. 5.
It appears that with the defeat of the Second Army in Szechuan, the former leader of the Third Army, General Liu Cheng-hsun, has become the dominating figure in that province. As regards his attitude toward Peking, he is cited as being anxious to see China united under a strong leader, but is said to regard the present Government as too weak to bring about reunification.
Pending the establishment of a strong Central Government, General Liu is evidently desirous of holding aloof from the politico) turmoil which has been disturbing the remainder of the country. He wants Szechuan to retain her autonomy for the present, not with a view to the ultimate establishment of a decentralized system of Government in China, but merely to avoid being drawn into the controversy between the North and South. Under his leadership Szechuan would appear likely to maintain a neutral attitude towards the various conflicting elements in the remainder of China.
Pexine, Sept. 11—The Chiao-tungpu has established a special bureau to deal with affairs connected with the Chefoo-Weihsien motor service pending completion of the railway. The service will be a Government concern of a temporary character.—Reuter.
Pexina, Sept. 11.—The Chambers of Commerce of Urga, Kalgan, Suiyuan and Ili are sending delegates to Peking to demonstrate and urge the Government of the necessity for adopting a forceful policy in Outer Mongolia, including the driving out of the Russian troops.—Reuter.
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