Nanking, Nov. 24.
Despite the withdrawal of the Chinese Government, which was actuated by a determination to continue the war of resistance, Nanking Was still the capital of China, declared General Chang Chun, Chief Secretary of the National Military Council at a tea reception given yesterday to prominent foreign residents and press representatives 1n the city. Mr. Ma Chao-chun, the Mayor of Nanking, was also present.
The greatest attention, General Chang declared, was being paid to the maintenance of law and order in the capital Civil affairs, he said, were under the control of Mr. Ma Chao-chun, while he himself was responsible for the maintenance of order, The authorities, General Chang added, were affording all possible protection to foreign life and property, and would do everything in their power to avert danger to either, Every evening at 8, he announced, representatives of the authorities would meet foreigners and pressmen at the International Club to discuss the situation, answer questions and generally to maintain contact.
It required, General Chang Chun added, he himself would be present.—Reuter.
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