Nanking, March 18.
Mr. Wu Tieh-chen, a prominent leader of the National Government, is leaving to-night for Manchuria, where, on behalf of the Government, he will discuss the present political situa with. Marshal Chang. Hsueh-liang.
With the fact definitely establish that General "Yen Hei-shan and News Agency, the agency of the Natioaal Government, to-day states that Genera} Yen Hsi-shan is planning to establish an independent government in Peking. The report adds that General Yen has invited Marshal Wu Pei-fu to become Minister of War; Marshal Tuan Chi the former Premier, tobe ulster of the Interior and Mr.
Liang Shih: i, known as the "God of Wealth", to be Minister of Finance,—Reute:
Man Fucchu Joins North Peking, Mar. 20.
The Shansi lenders state that General Han Fu-chu has wired to General Yen Hsi-shan and General Feng Vu-hsiang expressing his readiness to join in military operations against. General Chiang Kai shek.
It is understood that General Han Fu-chu has evacuated Chengchow and s going to Kaifeng.
It is reported from Tungkuan that General Feng Yuchsiang is expected to order General Han Fu-chu to advance to Tsaochow or to Hsuchow.
—Reiter.
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