The Archive · 1925

The Young General and His Father

No Differences of Opinion Nor Ambition for Throne "The Fengtien Army is a national tone and is doing its best to strength-fen the foundations of the Chinese Republic. Gen. (son of Commander-in-Chief of Third Fengtien Army, is not as selfish as many paint him. The suggestion that he is trying to make himself Emperor with his father ax Regent and that he does not agree with his father and his colleagues is pure nonsense and is not to be believed. There is nothing at all to subs jstantinte such allegations."—These words were spoken by a high official connected with Gen. Chang Hsino-Viang in the course of an interview on Tuesday with a representative of the "North-China Daily News."

In reply to our reporter's ques tion regarding the report that Gen, Chung was aspiring to the throne our informant said that he did not believe that there would ever be a restoration of the moharehy in China, The course of events had proved that the tide of public opinion was Against it. A monarchy could not stand in China even if it" were restored, Such rumour had doubt been circulated by Gen, Chang's enemies, The speaker went on to say that there was absolutely no difference between the young, general and hi father or with his colleagues. They were all of the one aim, namely, Chi Hsieh-yuan's army hae been broken up and scattered, there is no necessity for him to advance further into Kiangsu, Gen, Sun has telegraphed to Marshal Tuan once more ushing him to order Marshal Tie Exe cunower.

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