The Archive · 1938

Peace Movements Banned

Meanwhile, it was revealed that the Metropolitan Police authorities have decided to ban any peace movement based upon a misrepresentation of the Government's statement.

According to this morning's edition of the "Kokumin Shimbun," the Government has no intention whatsoever of dealing with the Chiang Kai-shek regime as a party to peace negotia-

Japan, the paper said, is prepared only to allow a reborn Kuomintang government to be incorporated into the new Central regime of China as a component unit.

Commenting editorially on the statement issued by the Government concerning its future policies in China, the "Miyako," a popular daily, last night interpreted some of its declarations as urging the Kuomintang to "reorganize itself for incorporation in the new Central regime of China."

Aims Bróadcast Not Imperialism Following the adjournment of the conference of the joint committee of the "Provisional" and "Reformed." Governments here, Mr. Wang broadcast an address in fluent Japanese outlining ihe progress that is being mide in "reconstructing a new East Asia" and emphasizing the necessity of economic ce-operation between Japan and China.

Mr. Liang also delivered an address in which he set forth the aims of the "Reformed Government" and forecast the collapse of the regime of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek.

"During the seven months which have passed since the establishment of the Reformed Government," Mr. Liang declared, "we have faithfully adhered to the precept which states that action should come before words, We have been silently absorbed in fighting our way through difficult circumstances.

"Our administration progressed steadily and proved its efficiency by the results which have been achieved. Our government has a noble mission io fescue China from its chaotic condition and to build a new China, thereby® contributing to the attainment of the goal of permanent peace in East Asi

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