Chungking, Mar, 24.
Mr, Kao Tsung-wu and Mr, Tao former associates of Mr, Wang. Ching-wei who recently announced their defection from his peace-movement, at the same time disclosing the Text. of an agreement between the Japanese and Mr, Wang, have left Hongkong, according to (Chinese press reports here.
Mr. Kao is said to have left Hongkong on March 22 for Europe, while Mr, Tao is reported to have departed for àn undisclosed destination.. He is expected to return to Hongkong Soon, The "Central Daily News," official organ of the Chinese Government, Published "this morning a special, article by Mr. Tao in which he asserted thatthe Japanese were planning/to "destroy completely Chinese nationalism as well as the Chinese The recent central political conference in Nanking was concrete evidence of the Japanese designs, he declared. He said Japanese slogans, and organizations like the "Hsin Min Hui," aimed at the overthrow of ideas of nationalism among the Chinese as well as the Kuomintang.—Reuter.
Japanese Diet Session Extended Mus Tokyo, Mar. 24.
At the request of the Government, an: Imperial decree was issued here this afternoon extending the present session -of the Diet until Tuesday. The Government, holding an emergney meeting in the Diet this after-moon, decided to petition the Throne for: an-extension in view of the inability of the House of Peers to deliberate on various bills referred to it.by the Lower Chamber in the last. few: days.—Domei.
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