CHINA

Evening Star, Issue 18812, 10 December 1924, Page 2

CHINA

MORE HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. HONGKONG, November 26. China seems to be. settling down under the virtual dictatorship of Marshal Tuan Chi-jin, who, by general consent, has assumed the Presidency and appointed a Cabinet composed almost exclusively of his own political following. Pending the results of the forthcoming round-table conference of factional leaders, Tuan functions as chief executive officer and Prime Minister. Tang Shao-yi has been appointed Foreign Alinister. General Feng Yu-hsiang, who seized Peking has evicted the Emperor from his palaces, has withdrawn to the background. It is stated that he will hand over his troops to the War Ministry, and that ho proposes to tour Europe and America. Hi? treatment of the Emperor is widely disapproved. General Wu Pei-fu is reported to bo well disposed toward Marshal Tuan, some of whose chief military supporters are publicity extolling Yu Pei-fu and urging that his co-operation is essential.

It is impossible, therefore, to regard Wu Pei-fu’s recent establishment of a military Government at Wuchang, representing the Yang-tso and Yellow River provinces, as a serious menace.

Consequently, the immediate outlook is more, hopeful, but grave doubts prevail regarding tho success of the round-table conference, at which Dr Sun Yat-sen will participate. A Tokio message says:'* ‘ China’s internal troubles since tho institution of tho Republic have been due entirely to pressure from foroigne.s taking advantage of the position under extra-territoriality,’ said Dr Sim Yat-sen, in interviews at Kobo. * China to-day is relying on Japan for assistance in her struggle to free herself from the one-sided treaty obligations, feeling that unless Japan earnestly assists Japan herself must face trouble.’ Ho added: ‘The present unfair treaties are not only disturbers of the peace in China, but of the peice of the. world.’ ” Dr Sun Yat-sen had a great welcome at Kobo from both Chinese and Japanese. Tho crowd on the wharf, displayed banners entitled “Asians unite.” The hearts of the political parties who are going to Kobe to-day to consult with Dr Sun include Baron Fukahara, Loader of tho Peers, and tho Ken-yukai Party, and Vice-Minister of Communications; Mr Koiima, Leader of the Kakushin Club, and Mr Takami, Secretary of the Seiyukai Party. The Japanese Press generally welcomes Dr Sun, although a_section warns him against lotting Sovietism creep in in Peking.