Changchun, Mar. 14, The adoption of 'a gold standard {for the new state of Manchukuo was decided upon at a meeting of the, Government leaders to-day.
It was explained that there was desire to adopt a standard different from that of China by way of om-Phasising Manchukuo's independent status, and it was declared: impossible to readjust coinage now. in circulation without departing from the silver standard.
Notes were dispatched under the name of the Foreign Minister to-da; to Governments of 38 world Power telling them of. the establishment of Manchukuo and asking diplomatic recognition, The State Council of the new! state has been holding daily meetings since March 1, to consider administrative problems.
The Premier and other high au-! thorities are busy with selection of 1200 "Government officials.—United, Fress.
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