Saigon, July 13, move to broaden the basis of government to give natives more say In Thdo-Chinese affairs was" announced today with the publication of an order-in-council, signed by the Governor-General, setting up a new Indo-Chinese federal council of 25 members, "The new body will act in a consultative capacity under the chalrmanship of the Governor-General, who will call meetings as required, Members are to be appointed by government decree on the recommen. dation of heads of provincial authorities; In protectorates,—residentsuperieurs will nominate representatives in agreement with native sover-
'The representation of 'Tonkin will number six, Cochin China six, Annam five, Cambodia five, and Laos' three.
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