With the imminence of major 'Sino-Japanese hostilities, multifarious patriotic activities have' been started in Nanking in ald of the defenders of Chinese territory, according 0 Central News 'Under the sponsorship of the king Anti*Aggression Association a city-wide campaign for war contributions is being planned. All schools, newspaper ofoes, trade' unions and other public bodies have been asked by the "Association to organize ean-vassing corps.
Tu a few days groups of canvassers armed with pennants and moneybags are expected to be seen in the streets soliciting contributions from the pedestrians for the war chest. For th convenience of the voluntary contributors, boxes will be placed at the entrances of parks, cinemas, theatres and other public places. The contributions will be collected every day by responsible officers of the association, As a prelude to the canvassing campaign, slogans urging the public to contribute funds for national defence are being shown in all cinemas.prior to the opening of the show.
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