Fundamental principles for the functioning of the projected butea were approved today at a conference of four Cabinet Ministers and a draft plan was forwarded to the Bureau of Legislation.
The plan approved by the four Ministers was described as the compromise formula which was opposed by Gen. Ugaki. It will be referred to the Cabinet for approval October 4 new bureau will be under the jurisdiction of the Premier, who is to. be its president; a liaison committee Will be formed to maintain contact among the Ministries in dealing with the bureau's activities.
To give the bureau a nation-wide scope a China Affairs Inquiry Council will be set up to investigate important matters relating to China and consult with the president.
The council will be composed of members chosen from civil and Military officials of the various Mini-tries, and leaders in political, financial, economic and other fields who have had experience)in China affairs.
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