Commenting on the telegram sent out by Marshal Feng, a translation of which is given to-day, the "Sinwanplto" say's that, as soon the telegram announcing his retire: ment had been despatched, Marsh Feng left Kalgan. "It is' strange says the paper, "that Feng resigned so soon after his magnificent victory, but it is stranger still that he should despatch the telegram when he was expected to hurry to Psotaochen to take personal command of his victorious troops. It is difficult to trace his real reasons for retirement, but judging from s telegram he is leaving for the good and the peace of China and to further his own education. This not be relied upon as his true! iden. To acquire peace and to obtain a higher education does not necessarily mean that Feng must quit his position, still less in such a great hurry." Int his telegram, he urges others to support. Marshal nan Chi-jui, the Chief Executive, and Marshal Wu former chief. We powerless and. Tyau is but 2 figurehead, who is about retire. "Who, ten will assume resbility for" ational affairs? 'Tuan's title is temporary, empty and provisional, Who will be. his Tegal' successor? Feng's point in to leave public affairs open to the public to determine and" choose those who ave able and ood. To tzy there is not a single person the whole country who can manage national affairs properly and. eff ciently at the present time."
'According to' the Chinese. papers, Marshal Feng' has retired' because! Marshal Chang Tso-lin has brought, serelee troops to fight his fellow]
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