According to "Eastern the Times" the Presidential Palace at Peking has been whitewashed and re-painted li preparation for the entry of Marshal Tsao Kun. The ceremonies associated with the assumption of this office, in fact, have already been taken in hand by the Master of Ceremonies responsible, ever, continues to grow and drastic action has been taken by Chekiang residents in Shanghai. Th have addressed a letter to n. Lu Yung-hsiang, of Chekiang, requesting him to seize this opportunity to declare war on Tsao Kun and the Chihli party. Gen. Lu has also been asked to confiscate the properties of the members of Parliament from Chekiang, who have refused to come to Shanghai or who have come but returned to the north to participate in the presidential election. The names include Dr.
Wang (Director-General for no-Russian Affaiis, who was. former Minister of Foreign Affairs, acting Premier, and Vice-Speaker_of the Senate) and Mr. Wang Chia-hsiang (Speaker of the House of Representatives).
Gen. Tan Yen-kai, former Tuchun of Hunan, (a Kuomintang man-and strong supporter of Dr. Sun Yat-sen) has issued a telegram denouncing the elections and swearing unyielding opposition to the Chihli party. A mass protest meeting has been organized here to take place in the Temple of the Queen of Heaven to-day. The Temple, although in the heart of the Settlement, is de jure Chinese territory. Yesterday posters bearing the messages, Refuse prolongation of Parliament." "Protest Presidential Election by Bribery,"" could be seen in many parts of the Settlements.
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