Peking, Dec, 3.
In Parliamentary circles it is stated that Mr. Wu Ching-lion, the Speaker of the House of Re presentatives, proposes issuing the agenda for a meeting of the House to te called for Friday to vote upon the nomination of Mr. Sun Pao-chi as Premier, but thay the "Neutrals" are endeavouring to persuade-him not to do so pening a compromise.
Dec. 6.
President Tsao Kun having addressed a communication to the Lower House urging an early vote to be taken on the nomination of Mr. Sun Pao-chi as Premier, failing which he would be obliged to appoint him Shuli Premier, the House of Representatives met this afternoon under the chairmanship of Mr. Wu Ching-lien. Two postponements were made in the hope of obtaining a quorum, but finally the House adjourned at three o'clock, when there were nly 202 Members present.
The Ministry of War has issued an order dismissing members of its staff in excess of the number prescribed in the 1919 Budget.—Reuter.
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