The topic attracted a lively discussion, but the debate ended with a resolution not to discuss the question any further, since more pressing matters were at hand. However, permission was given to use the plum flower on the national currency and on emblems of military rank.
據說當時經過熱烈討論，但決議案中以「毋庸議」作結，並未正式公佈梅花為國花，但國幣徽飾在稍早由中常會通令各省，決定採用。