The Chinese spokesman then. went on to compare the Japanese demands with the action taken by Japan in Manchoukuo and argued that it would in the last resort amount to a general economic invasion of China by Japan. Japan had assured China hat she did xot intend to monopolize her economic rights ju China or to decrease the commeial rights of third Powers but these assurances, the spokesman stated, could not be regarded in any way as sincere and were merely designed: to veil the actual facts in the face of an international situation which was developing more and more to the disadvantage of Japan.
A glance at the present situation in Manchoukuo where Japan was extending her economic control to the destruction of the interests of third Powers would in itself serve to place the Japanese assurances in their true light, the spokesman concluded.—
Chungking, Dec. 26.
Yesterday was celebrated in Chungking as a national holiday on the occasion of "National Rebirth Day," marking the anniversary of General Chiang Kai-shek's safe return from Sian, following his kidnapping in 1936.
Despite the bitter cold and steady rain hundreds of young girls went through the gaily decorated streets, selling flowers, newspapers and magazines, the proceeds of which were to be given to the Chinese Government's war chest.
At present there are two campaigns, which are spreading throughout the country. The first is an appeal that shops set aside one day on which the proceeds of all sales will be turned joyer to the Government.
The second campaign is the "Give a Dollar" drive. In this connection, it is pointed out that the Chinese national debt totals $500,000,000, and each citizen is urged to contribute $1 towards this sum.—Reuter.
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