Hankow, Nov. 2.
A newly-formed Wuhan Public Union Society has been inaugurated here, according to the "Central China Post" It is alleged to be under the auspices of the Japanese Special Service Section.
Mr. Lan Shi-chow, former Director of the Hankow Chamber of Commerce, is stated to have been appointed president of the society, which will hold meetings weekly io study reports on local conditions.
The significance of the society has so far not been ascertained, but some sources believe that it is the first step towards a local government.
Authoritative quarters, however, are completely unaware that such an organization exists.
No formal protest has so far been made against the closing of the gates of the former British Concession at 6 o'clock on Sunday night.
The British Consul-General Mr.
C. E. Whitamore, however, is making enquiries for the reason of such closure before taking any action.—Reuter.
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