Hankow, June 2, An appeal for national economy Was made by Dr. H. H. Kung, President of the Executive Yuan and Minister of Finance, in his opening address at the Bankers Conference which opened here yesterday.
The conference has been alled, according to a spokesman Ministry of Finance, in order that the Government may be the better informed as to the financial pipblems im various parts of China, arrange for the practical tion of local banking authorities. programme of strengthening China's war efforts, "When armies are fighting, bravely against the invaders," Dr. Kung said, "those who are not called upon to risk their lives should make their own contribution by abstaining from the use of luxuries and reducing the consumption of other goods, "Every Chinese who has the interest of his country at heart is called upon to review his present needs, and generally to adopt a simpler life, "There should be no hardship in smoking fewer cigarettes, dressing in simpler clothes made in China, and going to bed earlier so as to burn less kerosene and use less electricity, Elaborate meals and entertaining are out of place..A.simpler diet also will do much to improve health and efficiency,
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