Concern was caused in Chinese circles locally over the negotiations in the north, following the publication of a Chinese report from Nanking to the effect that the ministers in the capital were dissatisfied with the manner the Hopei and Charhar Political Council was handling the present incident Chinese public bodies are continuing their drive for comfort funds for the 29th Army. Telegrams have also been sent to the leaders in the north, asking them to defend every inch of Chinese territory and not to sign any agreement detrimental to Chinese sovereignty.
Chinese Communist leaders have also sent an urgent wire to Gen. Sung Cheh-yuan, chairman of the northern political council and other leaders, pledging their support to them. It was also pointed out that a request had been made to the Central Government to send their troops to the front. Gen. Chiang Kaishek was also informed of their readiness to place the command of their troops in his hands for the defence of the northern territory Gen. Chiang was further urged io mobilize the entire resources of the nation to fight. against the Japanese aggression. less than 350,000 bags have already been shipped from Shanghai to the north during the present boom Owing to the sudden increase in demand, local floor factories have redoubled their shifts to enlarge their output, but a shortage of raw materials unavoidably kept down their production. According to the report, all the available stocks of local factories up to the end of this month have been sold out.. The present market price of flour is about $412 per bag, it is reported.
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