On his return to Peiping, Mr. Cheng Hsiao-hsu was appointed vernor of Hunan, one of the richest, Most Important ahd most turbulent provinees in the Yangtze Valley. He Was working also in close ce-oper Mien with Sheng Kung-pao, famous fas the founder of the Chinese Telegtuph system and for the manner in which he attempted to nationalize China's railways, a scheme which brought about the overthrow of the Munch. Dynasty. When revolution broke out at Wuchang in October 1911 and spread like wild-fire through the Yangtze Valley, Mr. Cheng Hsiao-hsu resigned "and retired to hhis estate near Shanghai, where he spent the next twelve years.
In 1924, he was summoned to Pel-ping by the ex-Emperor of Chin: Henry Pu Yi, to take charge of his household. Shortly after his arrival there he was instrumental, with Sir Reginald: Johnston, in planning the escape of the young Ex-Emperor from the Winter Palace to the Japanese Legation, at that time when his sufoty was. "threatened by Marshal Feng Vu-hsiang.
Loyal "Exile" In Tientsin In the following year, Cheng Hsiao-accompanied Henry Pu Yi to Tientsin, and remained with him as adviser and tutor for the next seven years, refusing to listen to the offers! Of high positions made to him by the Chinese Government from time to time. in the autumn of 1981, the Chang Hsueh-liang Fogime in Manchuria was overthrown and the new stale of Manchoukuo "came into existence.
Mr. Cheng Hsiao-heu, with other loyalists, went quietly to work to achieve' their heart's desire, the restoration of the Imperial House to its old Manchu domain.
November, 1931, Henry, Pu Yi quietly disappeared " from "'Tientsin and, some weeks later, re-appeared at a small health-resort near Port Arthur, in Southern Manchuria, a companied by his faithful servant. 'Chang. Lengthy negotiations fol-Towed with the Japanese authorities and on March 8, 1992, Henry Pu YI was installed as' Chief Executive of the State of Manchoukuo.
First Manchoukuo Cabinet is first action was to appoint Cabinet with Cheng. Hsiao-hsu as Premier, an office which he held for the nex three years.
Tu May 1995, the Emperor Pu Yi granted his permission to resign on every step to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, "Fortunately, the foundation of the Government has now been made frm and such incidents cannot affect its Standing.
"The people must realize the determination of the Government to carry out its policies and ce-operate in re-establishing peace and order:
Interviewed by foreign, Japanese! and Chinese newspapermen, Dr. Wang said Mr. Yamamoto was wounded in trying to save the Government. leader's life—Domel,
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