Order Restored Central China, Says Japanese Commander in literview; Hard Tasks Ahead Central China, Mar, 28, IFFICULTIES surmounted by the "Reformed Government" during the past year were comparable (o "the cultivation of a desert," declared Licut.-Gen, Otozo Yamada, Commander-
Chief of the Japanese Expeditionary Force to Central China, in a press interview today.
"Like a phoenix born from the ashes, the 'Reformed Government', which came into being amidst the bustle of hostilities on March 28, 1938, is today celebrating the first anniversary of its foundation," Gen, Yamada said.
It is not myself alone, but those Eastern peoples who share the heavy burden of responsibility in establishing a new order in East Asia, who should be congratulated on this occasion.
"Fortunately, the Chinese people of new-born Central China, appreciating their heaven-sent mission to form a Nanking Refuses to tri-partite ce-operative body con~ sisting of Japan, Manchoukuo and China, are making steady progress in supporting a healthy development of the Reformed Government! We cannot but hope that this" sacred work will be brought to its fullest accomplishment, "At the time of the Reformed Government's' foundation, only a short time after the fall of Nanking, it Is not too much to say that Central China was almost dead in respect fo communication, industrial and cultural activities. ' AM governmental functions were at a standstill and the populace was in suffocated condition, "Due to the pro-Comintern and antieJapanese Chiang Kal-shek 1é- ftlme, the Chinese masses had nothing to rely upon, no shelter to live in, and no food, 'Thus, millions people were cursing the scorched earth' policies of the Chiang regime, which thought nothing of sacrificing the welfare of the people. Wandering about In war-searred areas, their dismal plight could not be imered.
"Therefore, relief of refugees after the hostilities, and a reorganization of the situation was an extremely urgent necessity which could not be reelected even for a moment. It was only natural that at such a time an overwhelming voice should be raised for the establishment of a new administration among those unhappy pennle who had lost their leader "The course pursued by the 'Reformed Government' during the past voar has bristled with all manner of dimMculties. Considering the results far achieved by the Government. we cannot help but be moved by ite exploits, "Though peace and order have been restored, all kinds of business vived. and the dawn of a new Enst Asia has been witnessed under the administration of the Reformed Government' yet the military forces of the Kuomintang and Communist elements. boasting that they would win a final victory and dreaming of the effectiveness of a far friend and near enemy' polley are disturbing the peace of East Asia, while maintaining 2 feeble existence In seven interior Recognize Loans Nanking, Mar 30, Repudiation of all loans and credits extended by foreign Powers to the regime of Gen. Chiang Kal-shek, "without exception." was reiterated here by the "Reformed" and "Provisional Governments" of China declaration by the joint committee of the new administrations which met for the fourth time today, The Peiping and Nanking govers ments announced that they would be "unable" to respect the vested rights ud interests of the Powers assisting the Chungking regime, ax stich action was "detrimental to the restoration of peace" in China, The "friendly spirit" shown by the "Reformed" and "Provisional" administrations towards third party Powers at the time of the establishment of the new—realmes would have to be "disregarded" view of the attitude taken by certain nations, the declaration said, "Obstructing Peace!
"At this time when the regime of Gen, Chiang Kal-shek is on the verge collapse, the British Government has granted it a oan of £ 10,000,000," the statement. said "The real Intention behind that action ix to obstruct the restoration of pence in East Asin and it te tanta mount to a complete disregard of the immense sacrifices made by the people of China in the hostilities.
"As declared at the time of the establishment of both Governments, all Loans in currency. or in. kind to the regime of Gen, Chiang Kai-shek will not be recognized. This was already reiterated at the time of the establishment of this faint committee last September," the declaration said.
The statement vealed that when the joint committee was formed, tele-rams were dispatched to various European and American Powers warning them that unless they ceased providing the regime of Gen. Chiane with funds and provisions they would be regarded the "public enemies" of China, hina Sacrificed "Suffering disastrous defeats, the Chiane Kai-shek regime is no match, for the Japanese. As we think of the innocent people suffering under the tyrannical Nationalist Gover ment, we keenly feo! that we still havea long stretch of our sacred campaign ahead of us.
"Moreover. in view of the ominous clouds in Central Furope and the existence of pro-Chiang Kai-chok third Powers who are contemplating. activities in the Far East based on their selfish calculations, regarding the establishment of a new order Fast Asin as disadvantageous to them, there is no prophesying what direc: tion international affairs may take in the future, "IL should indeed be the iron rule Jot the Japanese nation under the circumstances not fo be drunk with victories, bul in all soberness to. effect nation-wide ce-operation to bring about a full realization of spiritual and material strength of the nation, and to strive harder to complish the objectives of this sacred campaign.
"The objectives of this camnaien are. needless to say. the establish ment of a new order in East Asia, which is a step toward securing peace for the world; and the forma tion of a tri-partite ce-operative body of Japan, Manchoukuo and China.
"Nothing buf following the way that leads to this goal forms the esoonsibility Imposed by fate upon the peoples of East Asta, which are of one and the same nature in their reorraphical, historical, and cultural characteristics."—Domel.
"Fearing that the establishment of peace in East Asia might be dis-Advantageous to them," the statement charged, various Powers favouring the "regime of Gen, Chivnie "sacrificed China" by resorting to the use of "cat's paw" {acties In repeated= ly agreeing to large loanr.
This attitude of certain Powe statement declared, was causing dignation and abhorrence" among the Chinese people, who see in the line of action being followed by some tions the intention of doing them harm.—Domel.
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