The Archive · 1939

In Nanking

Anti-British Move — Seizing British Property Advocated in Resolution — By Federation

Nanking, July 14, Vigorous anti-British' measures, including the temporary custody of British property by the "Reformed Government were advocated in a 10-point resolution adopted here yesterday by the Central China Anti-British Federation at an emergency meeting held here yesterday. Delegates from Shanghai, Hangchow, Soochow, Chinkiang, Pengpu, Anking, and Wuhu, numbering more than 20 persons, attended the gathering.

Provided in the resolution were:

1. The denunciation of "illegally-acquired" British rights and interests and a return to China of British concessions.

2. The breaking off of economic relations with Britain and a cessation of all trading with Britons.

3. The issuance of a warning to all Chinese employed by British official and private institutions,. including banks, hospitals, and schools, that unless they left their employ in one week they would be regarded as traitors. The warning would be issued by the Federation.

4. The placing of British churches and hospitals and other institutions in Central China in the custody of the. "Reformed Government, provided that the property will be returned to their British owners when Britain changes her attitude.

5. The issuance of a recommendation to all Chinese wedded to Bri-ions to separate from their mates.

6. The ousting of all British influence from China—Domei.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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