Mr. Hsu Shi-wen, general secretary of the Greater Shanghai Municipal Government in Kiangwan, may soon be appointed governor of Hupeh under the pro-Japanese regime, it was learnt from Chinese sources yesterday. Mr. Hsu was previously reported io have been chosen as mayor of Hankow but now Mr. Ling Chi-hung, head of the-Social Affairs Bureau of the! new city regime, is said to have been appointed to that position.
Mr. Hsu was formerly mayor of the Ta Tao" city government in Pootung which was recently re-organized and re-established in Kiangwan. i said to have never been satisfied his present position. He has always been supported by the Japanese navy; which was instrumental in the capture of Hankow.
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