In Shanghai under the auspices of the District Kuomintang, a conimemoration meeting was held in the People's Educational Institute Nantao at 10 am, being. attended by more than 500 representatives. of Jocal Government and public bodies, including the Chinese Courts and the Customs. Before the usual Kuomintang rites, a flag-raising cero-many was held in front of the building. Mr XK. Yin, who presided, briefly related the' history of the revolution, the work of the late Kuomintang leader, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and the sacrifice of the revolutionists, 'Mr. K. C. Ling, another Kuomintang member, then moved to send a consolatory' telegram to Gen, Chiang Kai-shek and his troops to encourage them in the hardships of the anti-Communist campaign, The resolution was unanimously adopted. A Inbour delegate, who next spoke, urged the public to give contributions to flood refugees.
With the national flags prominently flying above Government and other buildings, a general holiday—was observed here. All the warships in harbour were gaily decorated. noon, the Chinese gunboats at Kiaochangmiao, Nantao, fired 21 guns, while' several' aeroplanes circled over Shanghai, One of the most prominent features of the observance was the inauguration of the Sixth National Ath!
Meeting at the Civic Centre, Kiangwan, to which members "of the Diplomatic Corps and the Consular Body were invited. Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, De. H. H, Kung, Minister of Finat and Dr, J. Hong Liu, Director of the Health Administration, travelled to Shanghai from Nanking on Thursday morning, but Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President of the Executive Yuan, a good chance of ridding herself of} this collective physical bondage.
"Especially Elatea"
Since the Kuomintang assumed the reins of government, one of tne cardinal points in the Government Programme for national reconstruction had been the encouragement and promotion of athletics. in this Tespect, Mr. Lin was gratified to note that progress had been making rapid strides, feel especially elated to-day to see so many youthful and healthy. sons and daughters from all. pacts of China and our overseas Chinese Jcommunities gathered together In this athletic bowl, with their beans "ct Jat working for the realization of this feommon cause," Mr, Lin declared.
Mr, Lin expressed the hope that the winners at this meeting would not be polluted by a sense of false pride, nor would the vanquished be depressed by the feeling of despal-. JOne and all, be they victors or conquered, had been entrusted with this mission of building a stronger foundation for the nation. "It is therefore my hope that, following the conclusion of the meeting, you all will return to your respective provinees, municipalities, " special—districts, oF homes overseas, and exert your' utmost in the work of promoting athletics among the masses."
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