According to information from authoritative sources, the question whether or not the branch political councils ought to be abolished after January 1, 1829, has been settled. It is understood that a compromise has been reached concerning this problem, which nearly caused the break up of the Fifth Plenary Ses-and, only a few days ago, was again the subject of a good deal of In a way the leaders of the government have, won, 'That is, the branch political councils will' be abolished, Their firm stand that so Tong as these powerful regional adtrative bodies exist the esta lishment of a strong, efficient Central Government at Nanking is im= possible has won the support of a Targe number of Government and Party leaders here.
It ix understood, however, that after the abolition of councils, com= mittees will be established for the administration of military affairs in the same regions.
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