The Archive · 1935

Gendarmerie Commande

Maj. Gen. Eiki Tejo, newly appointed Commander of the Gendar-Merle in the Kwantung Army, hi rived and has taken up his resi {in this city. He was welcomed at the station bya number of distinguished officials and on the following day be paid visits to many of the—local organs.

For the week ending October 5. the circulation of Manchoukuo currency averaged $142198.298 of which $121 204.368 were in bankns'sr and the remainder in small coins, according to the figures given out by the Central Bank of Manchoukuo. Specie Reserve was, $65.508.019 and. guarantee fund: $56.296.40. These flutes indicate that plenty of money i tu circulation and {hat trade fs not so bad as some people tty to make out.

The Central Committee of the pro-posted Harbin-Manchuli Railway Pro-Hective Association isto. meet. on October 16 at Angangeh!, and follow. tug this meeting, the authorities will commence the necessary preparations {tor the establishment of nine protec: tive villages along the railway line. [Not only will these villages assist the military authorities. in the. maintenance of peace and order, but they will also serve as centres for the industrial and cultural development of he district.

Grand Military Review The manceuvres of the Manchoukuo troops having been concluded, a grand review was" held here. which the Emperor attended in person... The weather. was perfect and the parade which was held on. the Nanking Grounds was staged in a most impressive military. manner, no such spectacle having behen seen in this country since the foundation of the new state. A large crowd of officials were on" ihe grounds when the [Emperor drove up in his motorcar and the band played the National Anthem. His Majesty alighted and mounting his horse Juihstang, inspected the troops. [After the inspection the troops marched past the Grandstand, the Emperor standing and saluting. The march past took about 40 minutes and showed the strength of the nation's forces, as well as their excellent dis-

Strict prohibition of opium-smoking is being enforced by the Ministry of Interior among its staff. Secret vestigations are to be made to ascertain whether any staff members are addicted to the Suspected examination, Persons must undergo medical

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