Chungking, Oct. 30.
Public opinion here, having recovered from the dismay occasioned by "recent reverses, reveals determination to fight to the bitter end if necessary, according to a canvass made by Reuter. Hopes of reasonable peace terms from Japan are being largely discounted.
Well-informed Chinese circles state that prospects of mediation should Criticism Mr, Eugene Chen, former Foreign Minister, again reiterated his osser~ tion today that China must seck better men than Generalissimo Chiang, Kel-shek to save China in the present crisis.
"He repeated his assertion in reply to the "Fukien Times" of Manila which demanded that he apologize for insulting Generalissimo Chiang.
The "Fukien Times" sent Mr. Chen the following message "Your statement has insulted Genleralissimo Chiang and has humiliated the whole nation. Phillipine Chinese demand your explanation."
Mr, Chen replied:
believe your demand is patriotic. ally inspired and not by personal or partisan considerations, "What I know you don't. know because I am on the spot with the Knowledge of the facts and realities of the national situation actually existing behind the official cénsorship and propaganda.
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