Changchun, May 3.
The Government definitely decided to-day to divide all of Manchoukuo, with the exception of Hsinan Province, into ten. provinces, each with ts individual capital. The plan will be put into effect on July Tt was stated that this decision has been taken by the Government in Jorder to eliminate disputes which have occurred from time to time due to the fact that Han and Mongolian races were both subjected in certain instances to the same provincial regulations. The new division, based Jon more ethnic lines, is expected to result la better understanding.
new provincial capitals will be" as follows: Mukoe, Chenyang Province; Antung, Tungfeng Province; (Chengteh, Latyang Province; Yuenki, Yuenki Province; Chichther, Chihel Province; Harbin, Sinhai Province; Kueimuszu, Flan Province; Chinchow, lLiaosi Province: Hsinking, Kianghal /Provinee; and Kirin, Kihai Province.—United Press. fu the ames. - This testimony was pre-Jsented in the name of Gen. Tang, the border commissioner, and was suggested by Gens. Liu and Shang.
The medal has no intrinsic value, being made of silver and blown over with a coat of gold, and reported to worth four or five rupees, about two Mexican dollars. The sentiment behind it is what impresses Mr. [Mandiville. The officials have ree-Jognized his public service, though the local population has seen fit to Jput their contributions in another With the fire devil still romping jabour a fire may now take place at any moment and a regular blaze is staged for the twenty-eighth of the moon.
Mr. Mandeville may help to put lout the flames but I very much doubt if he will accept another gold medal: the ceremony and the presentation Feally cost chim too many cigarettes. However!
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