Nanking, Nov. 24.
Despite the withdrawal of the Chinese Government, which was toluated by a determination to con-nue the war of resistance, Nanking Was still the capital of China, declared General Chang Chun, Chief Secretary. of the National Military' Council, ata tea reception given yesterday to prominent foreign Tesidents and press representatives im the city. Mr. Ma Chao-chun, the Mayor of Nanking, was also present.
The greatest attention, General Chang declared, was being paid the maintenance of law and order the capital.
civil affairs, the 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, wore affording all possible protection to forelyn life and proerty, 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.
required, General Chang Chun added, he himself would be present.
Events in the world during the ust (we years had demonstrated that Feluctance and refusal on the part fof Powers, who desire to uphold law and over' in international relations, to. make a positive contribution by concerted action tended to encourage rather than deter the forces of violence and disorder.
Afler. dwelling on China's efforts during the past four years to secure 4 peaceful seitlement.of outstanding questions with Japan, Dr. Koo said that China's resources wore limited and the results of China's efforts ould not but be modest China te Ponce-Levi He, however, assured them that she would continue to do her utmost to discharxte her obligations not only tug a. signatory of the Nine-Power Treaty and the Kellotg Pact but as 8 peace-loving member of the family of mations.
'Other Powers, with one exception, had all "declared that the present conflict in the Far East coneomed in Taw all countries party to the Nine-Power Treaty and the Kellopu: Pact, iui concerned, in fact, all countries members of the family' of nations.
"Will you not then, with your unlimited resources of power "and strength," asked Dr. Koo, "contribute your shire. by some positive action, even thovsh it may be indirect, to the cause of upholding the principles of law and order and world security fund peace, or do you really believe that simple declarations of principles and the highest professions of faith in the pledged word will be sufficient? "By refusing aid to Chins, do you mean that she should cease to resist fawgression or that. she could resist indefinitely without adequate means?"
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