All indications are that in the present dispute, General Feng Yuhsiang will, for the present, be neutral. In quarters) favourably disposed to Nanking, it is suggested that his neutrality has for its object, the eventual seizure of Hankow. In circles favourable to Kuangsi, itis Suggested that ho has an agreement with Kuangsi for the "mutual Fespect of each' other's territory, which meang neutrality without a hidden moti An order was issued from the Custom House at about 10.30 on Saturday morning that temporarily no Chinese vessels were to be cleared from the harbour. Chinese coastal and riverine ships have, therefore, suspended their sailings, In Chinese banking circles, the! principal concern is with regard to Government bonds and the effect ut the rumours upon them. It understood that the Sinking Funds of the various bond issues made by the present administration are such condition that there need be no anxiety by tond-holders. In such issues where the Sinking Fund operates, there is ample guaranice being made by principal Kuomintang leaders to mediate tund qo lessen Ube enmity between the two The principle involved unification on one mon the of ug maintaining that no Div I Council can order the disposition of troops without the consent of the al Government, while the Kuangsi faction insist that the National Government cannet control the administration of pro-
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