Chungking, June 3. The Chinese authorities here officially deny the Japanese reports on "wholesale arrests" on May 25 and 26 by the Chungking Garrison Commander's Headquarters, of Mr. Wang Ching-wei's former associates, including Mr. Chen Shu-jen, Chairman of the Overseas Commission, and Mr.
Peng Hsueh-pei, Vice-Minister of Communications.
These two officials they add, are attending their offices as usual.
Mr, Vu Vu-jen, President of the Control Yuan, they continue, when interviewed regarding the Japanese report that he was killed during the bombing of Chungking on May 25, "soothed his long beard and laughed heartily."—Reuter.
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