Prince Konoye's address today culinated preparations for the launching of a new national structure begun or. June 24 when Prince Konoye resigned the Presidency of the Privy Council to devote himself to his self-imposed task.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the establishment of a new political structure, which was held at Premier Konoye's invitation at the Premier's official residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Prince Konoye declared: "In the midst of worldwide disturb-
(Continued on page 2, col. day cabled the thanks of the British Government to Shanghai Britons, through H.M. Consul-General. A sum of £52,000 has been remitted to London for the purchase of aeroplanes. Lord ' Beaverbrook's message follows:—"The magnificent gift which you send us from the British communities in China fills us with the most profound gratitude. Will you please convey our thanks to the generous contributors for a demonstration of loyalty and devotion which stirs our people in this' hour of peril. In enabling us to bring, powerful reinforcement to the Royal Air Force which guards Britain's citadel they strengthen the cause of freedom in every Continent
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