Imprisoned for almost a year by General Chiang Kai-shek who has retired, at least momentarily, 08 the Chairman of the Chinese National Government, Mr. Chu Cheng emerged publicly to-day to hailed in Nanking as a "friend of, oppressed people."
Liberated only recently, Mx. Chu Cheng, a famous revolutioner; [leader known as. "China's Gandhi, spoke to-day before a Kuomintang reunion memorial" service in the Jauditorium at Central Party Headquarters, Mr. Chu Cheng's speech, regarded as important by Chinese politicd leaders, emphasized the need for consolidating China's revolutionary, leadership in order to achieve restoration of the confidence of the people in the Kuomintang. Te said that Mr, Hu Han-min, Mr. Wat Ching-wei and General Chiang Kate shek have been the central figures jin the strength of the Kuomintang singe the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, They must be supported by the people, Mr. Chu Cheng. said, Sound polities and competent Gov. solve the Communist He said, that will prove of little avail against Communists. to the Sino-Japaneds crisis in iehuria Mr, Chu Cheng, said. that Japan and China should ce-operate instead of making War. But," he said, is peace, war ora truce the Kuomine Tang must adopt a definite polley. with regard to. China's relations with Japan, He said that carefull Giplomatic. measures should be fopted, Mr, Chu Cheng hinted doctrine of Pan-Asiaism.—Unit-a Press.
Hongkong, Dec. 28.
An agreement between the militlary leaders of Kuangsi and Kuangtung, who have long been at logger heads, has just, been. reached, ac-Jeording to reports received here to-{day from Canton.
"The parties 10° this understanding Jare "General Chen Chi-tang, Kuangtang military leader, a General Li Tsung-fen, the Teadi army commander in Kuan, stated that hereafter leaders will ce-operate in strengthening the two provinces against outside interference, though from what, quarter trouble is considered possible is not mentioned. contribution of $600,000 from Gen-includes 2 monthly eral Chen to General Li, declare the Jreports, which assert that in return [for this handsome sum the Kuang-ai leader will) furnish: recruits: for Mr. Wei Tao-min, Mayor king Municipality, office on account of, ill Mx. Wei has come to Shanghai anc Mr. Ma Shou-wha, the Chief Secretary of the Nanking Municipal Gove ernment, is now in charge of the fairs of the local administration.
Mu, 0. K. Yui, acting Mayor of Greater Shanghai, interviewed regaya to, the question of the new! Formed General Labour Union, quoted by the Chinese press a8 faving stated that, as there is provision for the formation of General Labour Union in the laws of the National Government, the inauguration during last, week-end Jof two General Labour Unions in Shanghai is illegal and the Govern= tment cannot reesgnize an orgith which has no legal status.
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