Peiping, Jan. 31.
Gen. Hu Vu-kun, formerly a subordinate of the late Marshal Chang Tso-lin, Manchurian war lord, has left here for Kaifeng to make preparations for the opening of the projected Pacification Commission to be directed, according to Japanese plans, by Marshal Wu Pei-fu, former leader of the now-defunct political faction, it was revealed here The proposed commission, it was understood, will have jurisdiction over a wide area in Honan, Hupeh and parts of Anhwei province, south of the Yellow River to the shores of Tungting Lake. Its purpose will be io re-establish peace in that area, portions of which have not yet been entered by Japanese forces.
Marshal Wu, the Japanese hope, will head a committee of twelve, among whom will be included Gen. Hu.
Meantime, progress was reported being made towards the establishment of a Society for National Salvation through Peace. Taking prominent part in organizing this group, to which the "Reformed" and "Provisional" Governments have already pledged their support, are several high officials of pre-Nationalist governments.—Domei.
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