Peking, Nov. 28.
It seems probable that the election of a Speaker of the Senate-will be taken up at the next meeting, possibly to-morrow. The two most popular candidates are Messrs. Wang Chia-hsiang (former Speaker) and Yang Yung-tai. Some Senators, however, are in favour of abolishing the post of Speaker and introducing a Committee system with the Chairman as President of the Senate.
Mr. Wang Yung-pao, the newly appointed Minister to Japan, has arrived in Peking from Switzerland, and it is rumoured that he will be offered a portfolio in the next Cabinet.
Nov. 30.
Mr. Wang Tah-hsieh submitted his resignation yesterday afternoon, which the President did not accept. It is stated semi-officially that Mr. Wang desired to appoint Mr. Wang Fu as Minister of Finance, to which the President did not agree.
Dee. 1.
It was reported yesterday evening that Gen. Wu Pei-fu had arrived at Paotingfu. Gen, Feng Vu-hsiang immediately prepared to depart for Paotingfu at 11 o'clock, where, it is believed, he intends to mediate between Gen. Wu and Gen. Tsao Kun.—Reuter.
Peking, Dec. 2
It appears that President Li Yuan-hung submitted the names of the Wang Tah-hsieh Cabinet to Gen. Tsao Kun, but issued the mandate of appointment on Novem. ber 29 without awaiting a reply. The new Cabinet assumed office on November 30 and the Shantung Agreement relating to the First Section was signed on the afternoon of December 1. Meanwhile Gen. Tsao Kun's*reply, raising objections ito certain of the Ministers, was tveceived. Mr. Wang Tah-hsieh interviewed the President and intimated his refusal to continue lin office. The President said that, lif Mr Wang retired, he would do likewise. Yesterday morning Mr. Wang sent in his resignation and; immediately started for the West-jem Hills. Learning of My. Wang's departure, President Li sent Dr.
T. Wang and others to persuade in: to return. The mission was successful and My. Wang returned St night. During an_ interview this morning, he agreed to remain or at least five days, to which the residents agreed, so that the greement reached by the Second; ection of the Conference can be! rix is seething with rv to-duy to the effect that Pres Li left for Tientsio yesterday eventing Gen. Wu Pei-fu reached Paotingfu yesterday evening. Gen. Feng Yuhsiang returned to Peking at two o'clock this morning, without meeting Gen. Wu.
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