The following telegram which was received yesterday by the Dah Tong News Bureau gives a rather interesting account of latest happenings. in government and military circles in Foochow City following the departure of General Li Hou-chi, the former Tuchun:
At a meeting called by General Wang Yung-chuan, commander of the Fukienese Army, on October 28, there were present the leading gentry, merchants, educationalists and agriculturalists, as well as Dr. Sun Yat-sen's representative and General Hsu Shu-tseng (Little Hsu). General Wang said that it was time that a provincial constitution should be framed, hence the meeting, but those present favoured, for the present, the re-establishment and re-organization of the military and civil administrations.
In an address, General Hsu Shu-tseng said that he was quite prepared to act in accordance with the wishes of the people and would, if necessary, cancel his Reconstructional Government in order that there might be a speedy solution to the whole situation. Whatever the people wished, he would give them every assistance. The address is reported to have been delivered in a sincere way and the people expressed the hope that Little Hsu will abide by his words.
Another meeting was held the following day, Dr. Wang Ching-wei (Wang Chao-ming), who made a name for himself by attempting to assassinate the Manchu Prince Regent some years ago, representing Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The question of the appointment of a new Civil Governor was raised. Those present decided that Peking's mandates and appointments would not be recognized, hence Admiral Sah Chen-ping could not hang out his signboard as Civil Governor. As Dr. Sun Yat-sen was no longer acting as President, he refused to make any appointments. Members of the Provincial Assembly, as well as Dr. Wang and Little Hsu, said that it was rather premature to hold a popular election, and the Provincial Assembly has no power to make such appointments. It was decided to let the matter rest with the military chiefs, and these, with the perm'ss'on and approval of the assembly members and others present, would make the appointment, because at this time of revolution, power of apointment should rest with the military leaders.
_A day later, after careful con sideration, the military. authorities announced that they had chosen a native of Fukien who should be especially suitable for the post in view of his qualifications and experience. The new Civil Governor would be Mr. Lin Sing, former Speaker of the Senate. The announcement was received with applause.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.