Japan Accused of Using Chinese Emblem on Planes An unequivocal pledge to resist japanese aggression and to submit absolutely to directions from General Chiang Kai-shek has been given by General Han Fu-chu, Governor of Shantung, in an important. statement refuting the rumours that he may save Shantung from an invasion by falling in with alleged Japanese plans to create an "autonomous federation" of the five northern provinces of Hopei, Shansi, Charhar, Shantung and "Foreign newspapers recently pub lished. a statement," says General Han, "that General Doi to Tsinan to discuss ference to an autonomous federation of the five provinces in North China. /"This rumour," he said, "is entirely false and without foundation, and cannot be believed by any sensible person, because our country's resis tance against Japanese aggression is a struggle for existence and is the only way out for China," ose TEENS b Xeme.
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count and protecting people. This is our duty, Personally, I am carrying the heavy responsibility. for-civil as well as military affairs in the matter of resisting the encroachments of the enemy, I shall implicitly obey orders from the Central Government and submit absolutely to. directions from the Gene eralissimo,
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