Hongkong, May 2.
Mr. Tong Shao-yi, former Premier of China, who was' one of the first group of Chinese students sent to 'America in. 1874, spoke to Ameri lover Hongkong's frst short-wa broadcast yesterday. The veteran statesman's voice was picked up bY the RCA. station at Manila and from there it was relayed to San Francisco where it was broadcast' over the Columbia ne two:
Reports from New York indicated that the reception was 83 per cent, perfect—United Press.
Changchun, May 2, In an Imperial rescript issued today, Emperor Kang Teh expressed his pleasure with having visited. Japan and declared that "we firmly believe that the foundation of our state has been laid chiefly by our friendly neighbour, the Japanese Empire, by her constant {nd unfailing, assistance based upon righteousness." and the Emperor of Japan," the rescript said, "are as one in spirit Therefore, henceforth, all subjects must in mind and endeavour seek to establish a solid" and permanent foundation for the two nations for the exaltation of, true moral virtue of the Orient by ce-operating with Jour friendly neighbour, Thus, the peace of the world and the welfare of mankind" will "be promoted."
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