General Ho Chen-chun, the Governor of Hupeh Province, has issued the strictest orders to all district magistrates in the Province to suppress gambling and theatrical performances.
"These," he says, "result in much wastage of time and money, which is intolerable at a time of national Crisis when local officials should supervise the -mobilization of the cduntry's resources and energy.
"Furthermore General Ho declares, "such group gatherings would afford an opportunity for undesirable elements to gather for Wnlawful activities.
"Any district magistrate who fails to carry out the above orders will be punished."
In order to prevent unnecessary loss of life from air-raids, the Chinese Government is freeing all prisoners who have committed only slight offences.—Reuter,
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