Tachientu, Sept. 3
On September 1, Ma Ssu became General of the Chinese forces on the Tibetan frontier. The border is now defended by three Mas and they are all Mohammedans and all capable and strong men. Ma Ssu had been offered the position several times by Liu, the governor of the province, but heretofore has con sidered himself unfit for the post. There is now a Gen. a Gen, Ma in Sining, in Tachienlu. Elaborat tions were made for the installation ceremony and all the Europeans in the town were, invited to attend.
Some speeches were made, Ma Ssu accepted the appointment from the governor, congratulations were offered, and the ceremony came to a end. Then followed a number of days feasting and again the foreign community were very kindly invited to dine with Gen, Ma, Apparently, all concerned are pleased with the appointment of Gen. Ma. Like all Mohammedan military men along the Tibetan frontier, he is a strong, fearless, and bold officer. He seems just in his administration and offers the same justice to Chinese and Tibetans alike. He has a thorough command and control of his army and permits-no looseness where he is concerned. Gen. Ma is quite friendly with all the Europeans in town and this docs much to "create a food [spirit among all ranks in his-army towards the foreign community. ion, is "th intelloctuat difficulties which all educated people in this country ars experiencing.—United Press.
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