File No. 893.00/2659
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Tokyo, July 9, 1917, 3 p.m.
The Chinese Minister informs me that the Republican Government at Nanking has announced the confirmation, according to the Constitution, of Feng Kuo-chang and Tuan as President and Premier respectively, and have come to a decision to banish from Peking and to keep under surveillance the Emperor, the Imperial family and monarchist princes. He states that Chang Hsun is still in Peking negotiating for guaranties of personal safety but it is believed that these will not be granted and that he will be punished with the greatest severity. He asks me to inform you as above in view of the removal of the Republican Government from Peking and of the fact that he is in direct Communication with Nanking.