§ 11. Mr. MARDY JONESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government towards the new Government which has been set up by Marshal Chang Tso-lin in Peking; and how many provinces of China recognise the authority of this Government?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe attitude of His Majesty's Government towards the new administration recently set up in Peking by Marshal Chang Tso-lin is the same as it was towards the preceding administration. Recognition as the Government of China has not been accorded to it, but it is dealt with as a local administration. This administration exercises some degree of authority over the three provinces of Manchuria, Chihli, the greater part of Shantung and a portion of Honan.