Peking, Dec. 9.
It is understood that the President, having failed to persu Mr. Wang Ta-hsieh to carry on after to-morrow, contemplates appointing Mr. Li Ken-yuan, Taili Premier pending action by the House of Representatives on the nomination of General Chang Shou tseng. If there is no objection this appointment will probably be announced to-day or to-morrow, "It is reported on good authority that Mr, Li Ken-yuan has declined to function as Taili Premier pending General Chang Shou-tseng's appointment and a suitable candidate is still being looked for It is understood that Dr. C. T. Wang might be appointed but it is believed that it is not certain whether he could return from Tsingtao to take up the post.—Reuter.
Peking, Dec. 11.
While no information has officially been disclosed with regard to the Paotingfu discussions it is semiofficially stated that nothing in the nature of a general conference is taking place, the discussions being confined to conversations between groups of officials and officers. It is stated that General Tsao Kun is reticent with regard to the nomination of Genera) Chang Shou-tseng, thereby creating an impression that he does not favour the appointment of General Chang as Premier. General Tsao Kun is also most reticent concerning the Presidency in which connexion he refuses to be drawn into a discussion.
President Li Yuan-hung has offered Dr. C. T. Wang the Taili Premiership pending Parliament's vote on General Chang Shou-tseng. President Li Yuan-hung has also circularized the provinces explaining the nomination of General Chang Shou-tseng and the probable appointment of Dr. O. T. Wang in a temporary capacity a mandate for which will probably be issued to-morrow.—Reuter.
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