Singapore, Feb. 12.
Sir Shenton Thames, Governor of the Straits Seltlements and High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, in a speech before the Legislative Council today warned that ordition-mongers were at present active and that every effort would be made to. stamp out such persons.
"We have evidence that trash, which it circulates among the labour classes, often violently seditious." he added.
"Many recent strikes were planned rot by the workers but by subversive Jorganizations. Every power we possess shall be brought against these one jamies of the State.
"They are the disciples of those against' whom the Empire. is now Aghting. T warn them that sedition one of the most serious offences 1 is possible to commit in wartime.
"Singapore was not a hotbed of sedition—a small minority wanted to lead the people to violence and unrest and, because of what may happen if his insidious and malignant disease not cut off now, I have spoken thus."—United Press, Lhasa and wes given a big ovation by Tibetan dignitaries who welcomed him on the outskirts of the city. He has just received an order from Chungking authorizing him to. spend {$400,000 for the ceremony which will be held under his supervision next Thursday, On the same day, a big celebration meeting will be held in Chinese reports from Chungking te thet a preparatory meeting has held in the war-time capital for the celebration. Tt wae talented by more than 20 representatives from the various departments of the Govern: ment. Judging from. the fact that the " prep-ratory office hax raven sections, "including © the publicity section. the Chungking meeting will be elaborate and interesting. Chane En Shih (Temple) has been charon as the meeting place and Mr. Tab Chuan-heian. the Buddhist resident of the Examination Yuan, will preside over the meeting, On February 14, 30.000 Lamas met in the three bierest temples in Lhasa not to pray for meece but for the final victory for China, Mr. Wu went to the prayer meetings in person to give cash contributions which the Tamas expect to obtain during the Lunar New Year period ennvslly.
stoted that lamas from all other bie Iamaeeries flocked to the biggest monasteries to pray.
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