Nanking, Oct. 4.
The question of local autonomy] for Inner Mongolia is now much to} the fore in consequence of a report ed. movement among the Mongolian princes for the acquisition of autonomous powers. Little authentic, Information has so far been received here to shed light on the true strength and character of the mov ment, but Chinese reports state that 5 hah been largely fostered by the Jassak of the Silingol League in northern Charhar. This Mongolian personage visited China some time and id to, have recently been meet Government. leaders,
in Changehun, the capital of Manchoukuo.
In the present circumstances, the question only concerns Chinese rule sun Yat-sen, the Chinthe Government can hardly deny the Mongols their right to local autonomy, but there is reason to believe that the Jauthorities will insist on sufficient study and consideration before a decision is made.
Responsible leaders here have] refused to comment on the question, and the only step so far taken by the Government has been to request Gon. "Huang Shao-hsiung, Minister jof the Interior, and "Mr. Shih Ching-yang, Chairman of the Mon golian and' Tibetan Affairs Commission, to proceed to Mongolia to study the situation on the spot, to broadcast, the solicitade™ of the Central Government for the Mongolian people, and to instruct and guide them in the fulfilment of their autonomous aspirations Mongolia, In Jehol, the third, are two of the six leagues of inner! Mongolia—the Djouda and Djosotu leagues, The Djerim League, northwest Mukden, is also at fea temporarily removed from Chinese control.
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