Some 28 local organizations have sent a joint telegram to General Wu Pei-fu requesting him to carry cut his scheme for the calling of a National Citizens' Convention \ithout further delay. To assist towards this end, they have formed a Sovicty for the Advancement of the Citizens' Convention which will endeavour to promote the spirit of self-government among the people. They also aim at trying to arouse public sympathy for the Convention and to keep out militarists, corrupt officials and politicians, end make those elected the real representatives of the people.
General Wu, in reply, states that the recent victory was won simply because his had the will of the peo-nie supporting him, not by—the strength of the troops. " My proposal for the Citizens' Convention," says General Wu, "'is because it is reeded by the people at the present time. By effecting such a union, I hope we can have pence between the North and the South. All details regarding the organization of the Convention shall be decided by the people, Therefore, according to the Constitution, you people are the masters of the situation and should rule. We military men should only carry out our duties when called upon to do so."
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