Hongkong, Mar. 2 Informed quarters here state that Madame Chiang Kai-shek's résignation from the post of Secretary-General of the Chinese Agrénautical Affairs Commission, which is effec: tive from March 1, has Been expected for some time. Under the guidance of Mr. T. V. Soong a complete and far reaching reorganization of the Chinese Air Force will at once be put into effect, Madame Chiang Kai-shek's resignation was "in the air" even before the fall of Nenking. There had not been sufficient definition of the powers exercised by herself and General Chow Chi-ju, Director of the Administrative Office of the Aeronauical Affairs Commission. Even when Madame Chiang Kai-shek was Secretary-General of the Commission, the position regarding the actual command of the Air Force was never entirely clear. The official Chinese list of the Commissions officers showed Madame Chiang Kai-shek and General Chow Chi-ju as joint commanders of equal status, General Chiang Kai-shek has now authorized: a complete reorganization of the Chinese Air Force to take effect as from March 1. There is to be a reshuffle of the various administrative posts. It is believed that General Chow Chi-ju, the present Director of the Administrative Office of the Commission, may be made Deputy Chairman of the Commission. Madame. Chiang Kai-shek's resignation by no means indicates the severance of her connection with the Chi. nese Air Force. She remains a member of the Aeronautical Commission and she will continue to exert a potent influence in shaping the development of the Chinese "air arm." The appointment of her brother, Mr. T. V. Soong, as Chairman of the Aeronautical Affairs Commission may even strengthen her influence.—Reuter,
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