Canton, June 26, The fear. that Japan surely will take North China, eventually the and appealed to soldiers to disobey orders for a southward advance. "We appeal to you," the statement declared, "not to be deceived by Gen. Chiatig's plot to suppress the South. west, and thus Invite the downfall of the nation and the race."—Domel, Educators' Appear Nanking, June 27.
Hearty approval has been expressed by the presidents of six national untversities of the policy of Gen, Chiang Kal-shek toward the South-west, a elucidated. in his interview with local press representatives on June 25, during which he promised "not to prosecute the Liang-Kwang military Teaders for what they have don Expressing their admiration for the statesman-like atiltude of Ger Chiang, the educators, in their joint telegram addressed to the Central Government yesterday, asked the latter to handle with leniency and care the present delicate situation Which may have a far-reaching effect upon. international developments, In a separate message to the Southwest the university heads urged the Liang-Kwang military leaders to immediately withdraw their troops and to abide by the decisions of the Central Government, 'The telegrams were signed by Dr. 'Lo Chia-lun, President of the Central National University, Nanking; H.C, Zen, President of the National University' of Szechuen; Mr, Chu Ke~ chen, President of the "Chekiang University, HangeWow; Mr, Wang Hsing-kung, President of the Wuhar University; Mr, Hu Shih-hua, President of the Chungking University; and Mr, Chang Ling-kao, President of the West China Union University. Central New:
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