The people should be permitted freely 10 express their opinions on political affairs and foreign policy Without fear of arrest. For years the Central Government has suppressed the views of the people on national affairs. 'Through the medium of the Censorship, publications are muzzled, newspapers closed down, and newspapermen imprisoned or assassinated Should. the news they send out be Jdeemed unfavourable' to the ruling authorities, it is alleged. In order to adjust matters, the censorship should be abolished at once. The assassination of newspapermen and patriotic Chinese leaders must cease. Restraint should not be placed on writers who Advocate resistance to Japan or who offer constructive suggestions on internal political problems.
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