Nationwide Campaign Inaugurated at Peking: The Need of Concerted Action Peking, Jan. 22.
An intensive nationwide famine fund drive was initiated by the most influential Chinese and foreign leaders, including several cabinet members, at a luncheon given to-day by Dr. Yen, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The campaign, which will be held late in February, will extend over one week, and it is hoped that it will be nationwide in scope. It is strongly recommended that it be carried on under the auspices of the various International Famine Relief Societies.
The Tientsin delegates present at the meeting indicated that their society would undoubtedly unite in the effort.
The Chief Secretary stated that President Hsu would loyally support the campaign.
A strong committee of management has been appointed in Peking to raise a large fund locally, while the committee will ce-operate with all other societies in promoting the national campaign.
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