Regarding the Chengtu and Pakhot incidents, 'Which, he said, should. be considered as a national humiliation, inasmuch as they occurred at moment when both the Chinese an Japanese 'Governments were Bent upon readjusting their' relations, De. Kung said the National Government already had instructed local author: les to afford effective protection foreign nationals living in China. Tt also had ordered the local authorities
Fecurrence of any similar affairs in keep close check against the the future. The Chinese diplomatic authorities would adhere to the policy of the Central Government and guide the settlement talks with the spirit of friendliness and sincerity. "He hoped Japan would do her part in bringing about a general readjustment of all the pending Sino-Japanese issues in the principle of equality and reciproly and In accordance with her desire for the maintenance of peace and order in the Far Bast.
Turning to the National Treasury, Dr. Kung said there were signs of improvement. Blessed by Providence "-as shown in the unification of na-{ional and local administration, bum-ber crops, and escape from floods and drought—the future finances of the country could be more easily straightened out—Central News.
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