Peking, Oct. 7.
It is now expected that Marshal Tsao Kun will come to Peking on October 9 and be installed as President on October 10. 4 "The Cabinet has prepared a note of resignation en bloc, which it will tender to the President on his assumption of office.
A number of Members of Pa liament left Peking for Pacting-fu to urge Marshal Tsao to appoint Mr. Wu Ching-lien, the Speaker of the House of Repfé- sentatives, Permanent Vrime Minister.
It is semi-officially stated that the new President will issue a circular telegram outlining his policy as follows: (1) To work for practical unification; (2) to readjust finance by internal measures, not depending on foreign loans; (3) to develop plans' for universal education; (4) to disband troops, beginning "with Chihli; (5) to develop industry and reduce minor taxes.
The Drafting Conference passed the second reading of the Constitution yesterday. It is believed that the third reading will be passed in time for proclaiming tke whole Constitution on October 10.—Reuter.
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