Duanfang was a well-known collector of antiques, and maintained a good relationship with Paul Pelliot and others.
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Sichuan Governor Cen Chunxuan (岑春煊) printed 50,000 books in support of the movement; Zhili Governor Cen Chunxuan (袁世凯), Huguang Governor Duanfang (端方) also wrote anti-footbinding articles.
Duanfang was killed by Liu Yifeng after a mutiny by the New Army On November 14, Zhao Erfeng released Pu Dianjun from prison and negotiated an agreement to hand over power to a newly established Great Han Military Government of Sichuan.