Peking, Oct. 5.
The Presidential election took place to-day and up to 1 p.m. there had turned out 591 M. P.'s, the quorum being exceeded. It was noticeable that large numbers of military guards were on duty within and without the hall of the House and neither the M.P.'s for the audience were allowed to get out.
It is expected that Marshal Tsao Kun will be appointed President as anticipated.
Later.
Marshal Tsao Kun was elected President by an overwhelming majority of 489 votes.—Easfern News Agency.
Peking, Oct..5.
There were 590 members of the Elecieral College present. The voting resulted in Marshal Tsao Kun securing 480 votes. Dr. Sun Yat-sen 33 votes, General Tang i-yao 20 votes, General Tsen General Tuan veneral Wu Pei-fu 7 votes, and General Lu Yungting, General Li Lich-chun, General Lu Yung-hsiang, General Tan Yenrkai, General Chang Tso-lin, General Chang Shou-tseng, Mr, Wu Ching-ten, Mr. Wang Chia-hsiang and other lesser known persons all securing one vote each. Twelve votes were invalid.
The College waited till two o'clock for arrivals from Tientsin. The voting lasted till 4.30. proceeded very smoothly and was attended by the Paotingfu leaders, representatives of the Legations, including Schurman, the American Minister, foreign correspondents, Dr. Wellington Koo and other members of the Cabinet. The streets were heavily guarded around the Parliament House.
It is understood that the Speak—er must send" delegates to give Marshal Tsao Kun the election certificate and request him to come: to-Peking. It is expected that be will ye in a day or two.—Renter,
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