Yuan-hung gave a tiffin at his residence, 26 Route Doumer, honour of men in Shanghai presenting different leaders Kuangtung, Kuangsi, Yunnan, Kueichow, Szechuan, Chekiang and Fengtien. about 20 persons being present. After General Li had spoken "he representatives present said that they were not opposed to him personally and did not care if he came to Shanghai in a private capacity. But, since he came ¢o Shanghai announcing that he was still President and would establish a new government, it was another question and they could not promise him their sup.'
. The question of Gen. Li Yuan-hung's continuation as President was on Wednesday. discussed at a meeting of M.P.'s Mr. Chang Chai, a prominent Kuomintaing man, said that if Gen. Li came down as a private citizen, Parliament could take no action, but since he had come down claiming the title of President, there was no alter: native for Parliament but to denounce him. If he came as an ordinary citizen, continued Mr Chang, he would be received with open arms, but everybody was disappointed when he arrived and proclaimed himself President. They therefore were compelled to oppose Gen. Li. and refuse to recognize him.
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