On July 1
Amoy, June 11.
A Special Municipality will be established at Amoy July 1, according to a statement issued by Mr. Li Chih-hsien, Chairman of the organizing committee.
"For the past one year since the establishment of the Amoy Peace Maintenance Commission the foundation has been laid for social and economic development and maintenance of peace and order, which conditions are conducive to the happiness of the people," the statement said.
"Therefore, in view of the importance of Amoy as a South China irade centre, it has been decided to inaugurate a Special Municipality on July 1.
In this connection we wish to express our thanks for the kindly guidance of the authorities at Amoy by our friendly neighbour, Japan,"—Domei.
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