"tu the face of threatening foreign aggression," he asserted, "the whole nation. should. stand closer. together to fight as one man against the Invaders, To achieve ultimate vic~ tory, we must concentrate our natlonat power and be ready to sacrifice four liver for the defence of our country."
Mr, Wang's speech was followed by fa report rendered by Mr, Tao Po~ chuen who also stressed the neces: ily of armed resistance at this Juncture of national crisis 'A. mimper of resolutions were adopted at the meeting, outstanding Among which axe mobilization of the entire populace of this municipality war with Japan In case of neces sity: strict vigilance on the activities of Chinese traitors, Jaunching of a Ananelat drive and supporting eral Chiang Kal-shek's stand to, the present North China crisis The primary purpose of the new eommitice Is to support Chinese defenders against foreign invasion find to protect China's. territory eeordance with the plans already Inid down by the Control Govern mont, The Committee Members The association 1s composed of an executive committee of al mem= ers, 1 supervisory committes of 26 members and a_ standing committee 'o€ from_35 to 48 members, Under {he standing, committee Is a secretarian {0 handle the routines of the Tension in the Far East is reflected In a decision arrived at by the Shanghai Marine Underwriters' Asso elation with regard to War Risk Rates,.which went into effect on July 19 and are ''subject to alterer tion at any time" These rates. are exactly double the normal figure. Jand exclude ships flying the Chinese and Japanese flag. Furthermore. they are water-borne only, which means that as soon as the cargo is Tanded it is no longer covered.
For some' time now, Lloyds of London, and British and' Continental underwriting companies have refused to issue land rates, their rates cover-Ing water-borne cargoes only. Prior hundred" dollars, 'The new which Is for sleamors trades to oF from the China Coast and river pons, and including Hongkong, cents' per cent,
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