Political Situation—The Chai man outlines the political and mil tary situation briefly to the effect that with the collapse of resistance upon the part of the Chekiang army jand the fight on October 13 of Fengcling, the Provincial War, in far as regards. the Provinces of Kinwjesu and." Chekiang, was expected to Teach an early termina tion, but further complications have Immediately upon receipt of the Mews of the flight of the two leaders, [and having tu view. the Gastron Jeonsequences which have occurred in the past as a result of large numbers {of native troops being left without direction, "he ordered complete mobilization of the Defence Forces! would like to refer to the recent civil strife, and to the ex-services performed the id Police Forces. I think this Committee should record its high appreciation of the services of Col. Gordon, Major Hilton Johnson, and all units under their separate commands. There were times when the Foreign Community was in real danger from a leaderless army of soldiers who might well have got out of hand, and we have to recognize that at all times in con-Junction with the Naval Forces available, to whom our thanks for their valu; sare also Volunteers were rendered care for private discomfort or personal financial loss, and that the Foreign Community are therefore under a deep debt of gratitude to them for the invaluable protection afforded. trust the full Council will endorse this appreciation and that it may even decide to take some form of public notice of these unusually onerous services."
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