Japan's allegation that China merely a geographical expression iwas hotly denounced by Dr. H. Kung, member of the State Council Jof the National Government, in an interview granted prior to_ his de-
night. Dr. Kung sailed on the S. arturo for, Nanking on "Thuraday Lien "Ho for the capital upon the! invitation of the Government to Participate in some of the import-fant conferences.
"It is most unbecoming for Japan }to allege that China has ceased to be a sovereign power, with whom she ill maintains diplomatic relations, said Dr. Kung, "and to mislead the world by asserting that China is merely a geographical expression, because, she says, we are not united. Tt is true that our local authorities Hfrom time immemor have enjoy-eds certain amount of power of their own: but the onders of the [Central Government have always been obeyed.
"In America, the state possesses! certain powers which are distinct from the Federal powers. Under
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