"T am a servant of the people and the people only will I serve. I am not bound to support any party that is not working in the best interests of the people. I will, on the other hand, support any person, persons or party that works for the people." So said Gen. Lu Yung-hsiang, Direc-for-General for the Reorganization of Military Affairs in Ché- kiang.
In spite of repeated assurances en the part of Gen. Lu and his lieutenant, Gen, Ho Feng-ling. Military Governor of Shanghai and Sungkiang, as well as Gen. Chi Shich-yuan, Military Governor of Kiangsu, rumours have continued to be disseminated alleging that war between Kiang-ssu and Chekiang was imminent. With a view to ascertaining from the Tupan personally a statement on the present situation, a re: presentative of the ''North-China Daily News" paid a special visit to Hangchow on Saturday. ly spite of the fact that a score of Parliamentarians had been waiting for an hour or so to meet this popular leader, the writer' was shown into the reception' room as soon as he had present-his card. While congratulating himself upon.his luck at not having to wait and bringing mind happily the dejected looks of the M.P.'s, the writer was suddenly recalled from his rever-lex by a servant announcing "Tupan." This is the title under which Gen. Lu is now popularly known.
There standing facing him was the Tupan himself, ever smiling. Alter a bow, Gen. Lu showed his visitor to the seat of honour and' ssid '"Won't you take a seat, my old friend? It is quite a long time since I last saw you."
After chatting for half an hour on minor topics, the writer asked pointedly, "Gen. Lu, is it! true that you are preparing to fight 7
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