Negotiations are continuing between .Chang. Tso-lin, representing the North of
China, and Chiang Kai-shek, representing the non-Communist Nationalists. But it is difficult to say whether the negotiations are 'wholly serious and whether, if an agreement emerges, it will be observed. One good sign is that Yen Hsi:shan, who is usually described as the " model " Tuchun of Shansi, is acting as go-between. When this relatively perfect knight who has governed well and kept out of the civil war for many years joins in discussions, it may be assumed that he thinks there is a prospect of peace. If the negotiations follow the course which the Peking corre- spondent of the Times thinks possible Chang Tso-lin will ultimately withdraw his armies behind the Great Wall and leave Chiang Kai-shek free to carry his moderate Nationalism to Peking. Chiang Kai-shek will also be set free to try to suppress the Red Nationalism of the Wuhan cities. If he should succeed in doing that the way would be clearer than it has been for a long time.
