The Obnoxious Post of Premier:
Gold Franc Question the Stumbling-Block Peking, June 25.
The Premier, Mr. Sun Pao-chi who went back to Haitien yesterday, will return to Peking this afternoon, according to reports in Chinese circles, as the result of persuasion exercised by Admiral Wu Vu-lin and General Nich Hsian-fan, Chief of the Peking Gendarmerie. The Premier did. not see the President during his last stay in Peking, and it appears that the President wishes to- talk over: with the Premier matters related to the present Cabinet impasse.
'There are signs of official satisfaction with the—Cabin situation, and it is reported that, 'Mr. Sun' does not soon agree "to resume his official duties, another Premier will be selected." In. this connexion Mr. Wang Yi-chih is mentioned as likely to be nominated, Various explanations are being put forward in explanation of Premier Sun's abstention from office, none of which can be confirmed officially.
Indeed, nearly every-the subject bust forward most cautiously a different reason. Unofficial circles, however, are much more outspoken, and it is freely hinted that the real explanation is the probability of a settlement of the gold" frane question being Uwought forward, now that the Sino-Russian and Sino-Germai iexotiations have ended in the signing of agreements. Mr. Sun Pao-chi stands to Parliament never to agree to payment of the outstanding indemnities in gold, and, as that is the only settlement possible, his position as Premier might involve difficulties.
General Wang Shou-chien, one of Marshal Wu Pei-fu's delegates in Peking has gone to Loyang. I reported that he was summoned by Marshal Wu to report on the Gahinet difficulties. His return to Peking may be followed solution of the trouble.
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