The Archive · 1939

Chiang's Leadership Backed

"Whoever shows the least sign of lack of confidence in determined resistance, under the leadership General Chiang Kai-shek, will 'o.posed by his fellow countrymen."

"The journal said that "it 4s un~ aniable that we are facing a critical and dimeult situation, "but every Chinese citizen, especially those who ave important responsibilities, must be. prepared to overcome all obstacles." They should not leave their Fosts to, carry on their own under-conclusion, the Communist spor warned that "in wartime off class must not leave the country, not only to avoid giving the enemy an opportunity to spread rumours, but strengthen national solidarity, which isan' essential condition cur' final vietory."—Reuler.

On Speelat atission He is even reported to be there, without papers or passport. Pheretore, it is stated, although Mr. Wang. is said to intend to proceed to Hongkong, passport arrangements may take at least some days, if they fare at all possible to carry. through.

Tt Is reliably teamed that Mr. Wang's departure from Chungking was in the nature of a flight, taken without the knowledge of the Chi nese Government.

Reliable Chinese sources here understand that "whatever statement Mr, Wank Chin nothing to do with General Chian Kai-shek, the Central Government or the Kuomintang It ly freely rumoured among the Chinese here that General Doihara has arrived off Hongkong waters in Japanese warship, but this Suongly discredited in responsible

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