With the approach of General Tsao Kun's birthday celebrations on Saturday a general exodus of politicians and officials is taking place to Paotingfu. Consequently it is not expected that the Cabinet will meet to-morrow or until the new Premier has been agreed upon. Special trains to Paotingfu last night and this morning carried Dr. Wellington Koo, Mr. Kao Ling-wei, Mr. Kao En-hung and_ other officials, and Generals Ma Fu-hsiang, Feng Vu-hsiang, Cheb Ching-yun and Chin (¢ Chang) Shou-tseng, and also Mr. Chang Po-lich, Mr. Huang Msi-chuan and various members of Parliament. General Chin Yung-yen, President Li's representative, she carries a tablet of honour for General Tsao, Prince Tawanpuli, representing the Mongols, and Prince Tsai_ Jun, representing the Manchu House, left for Paotingfu this afternoon Reuter.
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