Peking, Dec. 14.
Dr. ©. T. Wang assumed the Taili Tremiership this morning, The first business meeting of his Cabinet took place this afternoon. In a circular telegram to the provinces, Dr. C. T. Wang yesterday explained that he agreed to take up the Premiership during the interval prior to Parliament voting,; on the nomination of Gen. Chang Shou-tseng. The President agreed to the following conditions:—(1) That he will hold the Premiership for not more than ten days; (2) that Parliament will vote on Gen. Chang Shou-tseng's nomination as soon as possible; (3) and that during his term of office no high officials will be appointed. It is reported that Mr. Tang Tsai-chang will be appointed Chief Secretary of the Cabinet.—Reuter.
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