SCENES OF UPROAR

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22621, 26 April 1948, Page 5

SCENES OF UPROAR

CHINA’S ASSEMBLY DEMAND FOR ELECTION VICE-PRESIDENCY POST (N.Z.P.A.—Reuter— Copyright.) (10 a.m.) NANKING, April 25. Protesting loudly delegates of the Chinese National Assembly clamoured for continued vice-presidential elections today when it revealed that General Li Tsung Jen and General Chen Chien had been forced under "General Chian Kai-shek's orders to withdraw Jyom the race," in favour of Dr. Sun Fo. ...... In two previous ballots —in _ which three minor candidates were eliminated—General Tsung Jen had gained more than 200 votes over Dr. Sun Fo, his nea-est rival who is the current vice-president. . , , "Despite this lead in previous ballots, General Chiang Kai-shek mobilised all the Kuomintang forces and strength for Dr. Sun Fo,” said General Li Tsung Jen’s spokesman. "It was apparent that General Li Tsung Jen was certain to win if he stayed in the race and that would have revealed the weakness of General Chiang Kai-shek.” At the same time General Chen Chien withdrew on what his supporters claimed "direct orders from the Generalissimo.” leaving Dr. Sun Fo with a "walk-over.” . Today's Assembly meeting ended in uproar with the delegates shouting: “We want an election.” The chairman declared a recess, postponing further elections. It is believed that the Assembly delegates will remain away from the to prevent a quorum for Dr. Sun Fo s election.