Peking, Jan. 8, Marshal Tuan Chi-jui, the Executive, has issued a circular] telegram dated January 7, announcing that he would resign on the 16tn Later yot unknown who wi assume political power of the Central Government after the resignations of Marshal Tuan Chi-jui and Marshall Feng Vu-hsiang, it is quite evident that an atmosphere in favour of the installation of Marsipl Li Yuai hung as President is gradually grow. ing. in political circles her Following Marshal Feng's retire ment, the position of General Vu Wei.chun has gained in importa with the Kuominchun troops, and it} {fs expected that General Yueh will be Marshal Feng's successor and issue an announcement in this respect before long—Eastern News Agency.
Telegram Recalled Peking, Jan. 8, Marshal Tuan Chi-jui's telegram of resignation has been recalled at the last moment for revision.
A brief translation of the telegram reads as follow:
"T, Chi-jui have done my best! to assume control of State affairs for more than a year, but cireumstances have combined to defeat my Foliey and my mental and bodily strength is exhausted. When I think of the deplorable condition of the Feople it increases my sorrow, but, all the unrest, and political changes coming one after another, make it dificult to rehabilitate the situation declaration I have several times wade. All administrative functions are to be handed over to the Cabinet, and from January 16 I shall cease to attend to the duties of Chief Executive. My hope is that both the military and civil authorities in the provinces will consider the national difficulties and hardships of the people and realize the futility of victories gained by bloodshed. I trust they will carry out reforms both for the people and the State. In the task of doing away with abuse and carrying out reformation it not necessary that I participate Let all the people comprehend this."
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