Commenting on the rice situation Gen. Chang declared that there was no shortage of rice, and it was only a question of administration, Comparing war difficulties in other countries, he urged the Chinese populace to prepare to undergo even greater hardships, A similar appeal was made by Gen, Feng Vu-hsiang, who recalled the hardships endured by the American troops during the early days of the revolution, who, however, finally succeeded in winning independence under the leadership of Washington. Gen, Feng urged the Chinese to make sacrifices for the welfare, freedom and liberty of Chinese descendants in generations to come,—Reuter, Vessels Said Not in Protective Custody New York. May 5.
Coast Guards today boarded two Yugoslav steamers and forced a third to return to port after a general radio cal] wes heard from Rome ordering all Yugoslav ships in the Atlantic to sail for Argentina or Brazil ports.
The U.S. Coast Guard denied that the ships were in "protective custody.' They said that their actions constituted an "inspection,"
The Predsedna Hoptjitio sailed yesterday but returned three hours later with Coast Guards aboard. The Sreca and Net were boarded today. Guards then went to Staten Island to
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