The activities of the members Parliament in Shanghai slightly extended themselves on Thursday, with the result that at least a number of them have cen finding some means of spending their time.
A dozen members, including Tu. Ma Chun-wu, former Civil Governor of Kuangsi, arrived in port on Thursday, making the total number in Shanghai at the pre-slut time still Jess than 250.
Szechuanese members—were guests of honour at w reception given at the Ningpo Guild in the afterncom by their fellow provincials. There were the usual speeches of welcome, and replies.
Mr. Tang Shao-yi held a meeting attended by the more prominent members at his house in Range Road and important matters, the nature of which hag not been disclosed, are said to have been discussed at length.
Marshal Chang Tso-lin,—ther Mukden warlord, has, we understand, contributed some $200,000 to the funds of the Preparatory Office for the Removal of Parliament to Shanghai in order that lis might thwart the attempts the Chibli clique to elect Marshal!
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