Dutch, British Competition Overcome Hankow, Apr. 21 A so-called National Salvation Peace Association was inaugurated here this morning under the control of Mr. Chen Chung-fu, former member of the Hopei-Chahar Political Council, who has been elected Deputy Direc-for. The Association is alleged to have been formed in accordance with instructions from Marshal Wu Pei-fu Thirty-six members attended the meeting. comprising Mr. Chen Chung-fu and nine Chinese from Peiping, the remainder being Chinese officials of the former Wuhan Peace Maintenance Assocation.
Mr. Chen Chung-fu, interviewed by Reuter, said that the date of Marshal Wu Pei-fu's arrival in Hankow was indefinite. During Marshal Wu Pei-fu's absence, he added. he would carry on.—Reuter.
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