Peking, Oct. 11.
The formal opening of the third session of Parliament was held in the House of Representatives this morning. The President, the Premier and Cabinet, 136 Senators and 335 members of the Lower House were present. Speeches wera de livered by the President, the Premier and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, all of whom emphasized that the drafting of the Constitution must he carried out.
Following the ceremony the Cabinet met informally and discussed the question of submitting their appointment to Parliament for its approval, Dr. Wellington Koo and Madama Koo entertained 500 persons yesterday evening at the Waichiaopu. The guests included the most distinguished Chinese and foreigners in Peking. The function was one of the most brilliant seen in Peking for many years.—Reuter.
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