"Provisional Government"
Peiping, Mar. 28.
The North China Political Council, which is to replace the "Provisional Government" after the latter's dissolution, is expected to be formed about the first part of April, According to Chinese reports, the Council will retain all the organizations established by the "Provisional Government," including the Hsin Min Hui, It is also stated that all military advisers appointed by the "Provisional Government" will be retained by the Council, and in addition new military advisers will be appointed to the North China Garrison Headquarters, which is to be formed by the new central government.
When it is necessary to establish a Sino-Japanese economic association to develop North China's economic resources, it is further stated, such an association will be set up.
It is predicted that new cultural organization will be established between Mr. Wang Ching-wei and Japan, The present East Asia Culture Association will be retained for the time being.
The revenue of the Political Council will be composed of 50 per cent. of the surplus of the Customs
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