Rumours, intended evidently to bring about a rupture of relations! between Peking and the Chekiang! authorities, have of late been circulated in Chinese circles to the effect that General Lu Yung-hsiang, former Tuchun, now director-General for the Reorganization of Military Affairs, in that province, is to be relieved by the Peking Government of his post, and that} Mr. Chen Chin-kan, Civil Governor, is to be replaced by Mr. Chu Yang-kuang, Civil Governor of Shantung, the latter appointment to be made by Peking without first consulting General Lu.
In view of the fact that trouble has broken out in two of Ché- kiang's neighbour provinces, such rumours at this time cannot but prove to be, of the greatest detriment, the result of which will, without daube, react upon Shanghai.
Such an act on the part of the Peking Government, some local Chinese think, if the Government really contemplate such ai stop, Your promises. We are extremely happy deadlock between General Chang and congratulate you. We congratulate ourselves. We trust that other military leaders will follow suit.... We people of Chekiang, not to mention Chinese and foreigners elsewhere, know how you love us. Wo realize too little how much you have helped us to reap benefits, Our province, for instance, has not suffered from military oppression as other provinces have, Bat for the floods and typhoons our province would not have suffered at all. In this connexion we know how much you have already helped the sufferers.. Sir, we need ae change. We want you to remain as head of our province. " Please work for us and remain with us, We urge you to do this. Tt is upon you that we look for salvation.. Let us now work on the reduction of troops and the salvation of our suffering brethren."
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