Meanwhile, the Honan provincial government has promulgated regulations for the favourable treat: ment families of soldiers and officer: fighting at the front.
Such families are exempted from} compulsory labour service and the payment of special taxes. If they are in financial distress, they may obtain relief from the Government.
Magistrates and civic leaders various places have been instructed to visit the families of officers and soldiers for the purpose of "comforting" them and also expressing the gratitude of the Chinese Government and public for their services—Reuter.
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