File No. 893.00/2741
Minister Reinsch to the Secretary of State
Peking, November 21, 1917, 8 p.m.
The Prime Minister has again resigned. Have reliable information to the effect that all Ministers will resign tomorrow. General Wang Shi-chen, Chief of Staff has been appointed Minister of War and will become Prime Minister after arranging a new Cabinet. Meanwhile Tien, ex-governor Honan, will act. It is expected Kuo Min Tang will participate new Government with Chihli party. Status of communication party uncertain. Tsao spared no efforts to be kept. The change is considered wholesome as the present Government rested on too narrow a foundation. It is probable that Parliament will be convened speedily.