Peking yesterday. He is working assiduously for the nomination of Int. Wu Cheng-lien as Premier, but the opposition of the Chihli military leaders, headed by General Wu Pei-fu, has not been withdrawn, so it is not expected that the nomination will be accepted. On the other hand nominations not approved by Mr. Wu Ching-lien will not likely be accepted! by Parliament, so a possible deadlock is foreseen.
The Chinese Ministers abroad have telegraphed their congratulations to President Tsao Kun.
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