The Archive · 1940

Chamber Retains Right

To Property

Shanghai, Jan. 11.

Foreshadowing serious legal dispute between the Chinese District Chamber of Commerce in. Shanghai, which Is still loyal to Chungking, and the new Chinese authorities in Greater Shanghai who, it is alleged, have taken over the former premises of the former, Chinese reports slate that the Chamber has issued a public notice declaring that any Private transference of the ownership of the Chamber building, its adjoining Mbrary, emporium and all movable property inside in North Soochow Road will not be effective without the Chamber's consent, It is recalled that since the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Shanghai areas the Chamber premises have been occupied ty new Chinese authorities. Tt is alleged that movable articles in those buildings have been moved out by some people trying to sell them and that buyers are ready for the buslness. It is further alleged that the buildings are being vacated so that 12 new oficial organization may move

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