Mr. Wang Ching-wei's statement of December 22 set-off an outburst of reservations now! peace sentiments among the Chinese Various Chinese public organizations sent messages to the "Provisional Government," senior Chinese statesmen and veteran military leaders now in retirement, urging them to take effective steps promptly to conclude peace with Japan.
These organizations included the Educational Association of Peiping, the Federation of Districts in Hupeh province, the Guild of Shansi Native Bankers in Shanghai and the Chamber of Commerce of Peiping.
The circular telegrams approved Mr. Wang Ching-wei's statement and stressed the necessity of concluding peace with Japan. Those circular telegrams also were sent to Chinese
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