Peiping, Jan. 23.
'Many prominent foreigners, includ ing diplomatic officials, were' present yesterday afternoon at a special memorial ceremony in honour of Marshal Wu Pel-fu, China's. soldicroct, who died here on December 4.
The foreigners paid their respects at the late Marshal's home, each of to Anti-British Society In Peiping Peiping, Jan, 23.
Overthrowing of "British' capitalism was advocated by Mr.
Chia-chi, Chairman of the "People's Enlaried Anti-British Com= mittee," ina broadcast over the Central Broadcasting Station here. Special interest was attached to his speech in view of the fact that the fanti-British movement had been dormant for some time.
Reasons for the anti-British move ment were outlined by Mr. Long. Among British "aggression" in China, he mentioned the British suggestion to China to adopt a paper currency and nationalize silver, which the National effected Government agreement with Japan, but in reality she has been taking advantage of her predominant position in China openly to assist the Chiang Kai-shek regime and the Communists."
Outlining the future work of the anti-British Committes, the Chairman stated that: firstly, we must overthrow Brit {sh capitalism in East Asin as a prerequisite to the establishment of an economic Bloc in this region."
Secondly, he went on, they must eliminate all unequal treatment, by various Foreign Powers, and free China from her status as a quasi-colony."
"Thirdly, assistance should be given to the world's weak races in their self-awakening and self-determination, with a view to realizing per-the world."
Mr. Long expressed the hope that the British authorities would understand the "Chinese stand," and try to Improve the situation.
One of the few signs in Peiping that thre is still an anti-British movement being, besides the posters, which still remain in the streets, is the practice of showing anti-British cartoons at the local cinemas.
These are Mashed on to the screen prior to the opening of the main performance, usually "being mixed up among advertisements for soap, tea and other commodities. The cartoons are repeated day after day, and arouse but little attention from the Chinese audience. Some are of a faintly obscene character, evidently Intended to oppos! to the poorer class Chinese among the audience—Reuter. them bowing three times in front of the Marshal's portrait.
"The reception hall was hung with many eulogistic scrolls, "The funeral will take place on the morning of January 24.—Reuter.
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