Tokyo, May 3. Aiming at the development of the an coal mines in central Anha joint Sino-Japanese company capitalized at Y.25,000,000 will shortly be established, Domei learned here today. The Central China Development Company and the "Reformed Government" at Nanking will invest equal amounts in the new firm.
Situated at a point 235 kilometres north of Anking, the Hwainan mines are designed to work coal deposits estimated to contain from 40,000,000 to 200,000,000 tons.—Domel. ment while preparing to depart on Friday for the Orient. He is returning to Chungking, China's wartime capital after a short leave in the United States during which he reported to President Roosevelt on the Far Eastern situation.
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