21 MARCH 1925, Page 2

He was never very happy in his rule there. He

was actually driven from Canton in 1922 when his army revolted against him. The next year he returned, but he progressively lost prestige as he entered into continually closer relations with the Russian Bolshevists. Impartial residents in Canton say that they have been more conscious of corruption and a want of justice than of the good intentions of the reputedly honest visionary. Sun's death had so long been foreseen that it makes little difference to the situation. It may even be a good thing for China that another of the many disruptive forces- has • been removed.

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