There was an enthusiastic dispel of Chinese, national flags in both foreign areas Here yesterday in celebration of the birthday anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, late leader of the Kuomintang and "Father" of the Republic of China. Banks and many public bodies, including the municipal offices, Customs and Courts were closed, but no formal celebration meetings were held.
Chungking agents made full use of the opportunity to urge the people ere to contribute towards the National Reconstruction Fund" and the Chinese press did much publicity work ju this connection, asking the rich and poor to make cash contributions to various Government banks.
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