Peking, Sept. 8.
The Government is negotiating separately with Generals Lu Yungting, Tsen Chun-hsuan, Tan Yen-kai and Tang Chi-yao and also with General Li Chao of Szechuan and General Lu Hsien-shih of Kueichow. A definite understanding with Kuangtung, Kuangsi_ and Hunan appears to' be in sight, while it is hoped that similarly satisfactory results will be achieved with Szechuan, Yunnan and Kueichow, delegates from which are expected in Peking shortly. After the mains points have been agreed upon, it is expected that the final settlement will be decided by the Peace Conference.—Reuter.
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