The Archive · 1925

Premature Reports of Death

Most conflicting reports were current on Monday concerning the state of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. We print the telegrams below in the order received. The latest cer tainly leaves no doubt that the first reports of his death were quite premature Shanghai, Jan, 27.

The hospital authorities are very reticent in giving out full information about Dr. San's condition, Peking, Jan. 28.

Dr. Sun Yut-sen's condition this afternoon is virtually unchang hhis pulse being 115 und his temperature 99.3.

He passed a comfortable night, and is now taking more nourish ment—Reuter's Pacific Service.

Peking, Jan, 29.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen passed a comfortable night and this morning was free from pain. His temperature was 98.6 and his pulse 108. He is taking nourishment well. The surgical wound is in a satis. factory condition.

It is reported that the Kuom [tang will appoint an executive committee consisting of Mr. Vu Yao-jen, Mr. Eugene Chen, Mr. Li Shih-tseng, Mr. Wang Chow-ming and four others to handle its affairs owing to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's illness. Reuter's Pacific Service, According to a Peking despatch received here this morning, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, whose condition wi reported to be very serious, died last night—Eastern News Agency.

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