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PEOPLE'S COUNCIL ENDS CHUNGKING SESSION

Generalissimo Pays Tribute

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CHUNGKING, April 11 (Central) — Reviewing the accom- plishments of the People's Political Council since its creation two years ago. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek said at the clos- Ing ceremony of the fifth session yesterday that the Council had displayed the spirit of sincere co-operation, supported the па- tlonal policy of armed resistance and laid the foundation of democracy.

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special tribute to the fifth session of the Council which emphasized three major points: condemna- tion of the traitors, development of economy and enforcement or constitutional government.

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Negotiation Rumours

NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED

LONDON, April 11

(Reuter)—

The Generalissimo said he at- tached great importance to the circular telegram issued by the Council denouncing Wang Ching.There is no confirmation from the Norwegian Legation or the Foreign wel, which represented true n tional opinion and exposed the Office of the reports that Norway nas agreed to negotiate with Ger- enemy's deceit and intrigue in the creation of the bogus Central Germany. ernment.

A British spokesman said that The Leader expressed optimisin reports from sources under uer- regarding the

be heavily development of man control should China's wartime economy by virtue' discounted. of her vast territory, abundant An Admiralty spokesman said that the Alles have every inten- and enormous man power. He urged the Cht-tion of seeing that the Germans nese to work diligently, to econo- did not land on Iceland "and the

Faroe Islands.

natural resources

mise and to improve all econo- mic methods.

Aeger Sinks Enemy Ship

MANY LOSSES ON

BOTH SIDES STOCKHOLM, Apr. 10 Reuter). According to news from the frontler, a number of soldiers were killed on both sides when the Germansselaed Stavenger at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, following sharp fighting.

The Norwegian destroyer. Aeger, sark a German ship. presumably a transport. during the occupation of Stavanger, but the Aeger was" later bombed from the air and sunk,

It is estimated that 120 Nor- wegians were killed during the occupation of Oslo.

It is stated that the Germans took Trondheim on Tuesday with- out "fighting.

GERMAN PLANE DOWN The garrison at the naval station of Warnes, near Trend- helm, retired but later Meraker Bridge. 12 miles east of Trondheim.

re-took

It is reported that a German plane was shot down at Warnes.

The present whereabouts of the Norwegian Government is unknown but M. Hambro, President of the has left Norwegian Parliament. for Stockholm, where he is ex- pected tonight.

Numerous German aircraft were seen near the Swedish-Norwegian border and some are alleged to have flown over Swedish territory. HAMAR CAPTURED?, STOCKHOLM. Apr. 11 (Reuter) (Reuter)According to reports from the frontier, a major battle, is raging about eight miles from Oslo The Germans are reported to have captured Hamar. Sharp Aghting is also taking place near Bergen and Konksvinger, 45 miles east of

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ITALIAN TROOPS

Regarding the Constitution, the

IN LIBYA Generalissimo said that in its LONDON, April 10 formulation attention should be paid to China's history, present circumstances and future condi- tlons. It should be flexible and applicable.

in the House of Commons today. Mr. R. A. Butler said there had been no modification in the terms of the Anglo-Itallan agreement relating to the number of Italian Concluding, the Generalissimo! troops stationed at Libya, thanked the Council members for Information exchanged between | Oslo. their efforts and urged them to the British and Italian Govern- continue to lead the nation in ments in conformity with the this crists in a conscientious spirit. agreement was confidential and he was therefore not in a position

..

BOXER FUND SCHOLARS

CHUNGKING, Apr. 11 (Central) --A number of important resolu- tions regarding education were passed at the ninth general meet- ing of the fifth session of the People's Political Council held yesterday morning,

to make a statement.

DENMARK PASSES QUIET DAY

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" FALSE "CEASE FIRE

ORDER" LONDON, Apr. 11 (Reuter)----

Norwegian coastal. batteries were!' apparently still in action against German warships in Oslo Fjord last evening. At 5.40 p.m. the German-controlled Oslo radio broadcast an "order" to batterles LONDON. Apr. 11

cease (Reuter)

Are. The order Was Delhiark was more or less quiet purported to have come from the yesterday with the population ac- Norwegian commander in Oslo. cepting the occupation with signation: threatened with suspension and Danish newspapers have been

their owners and staffs, with im- TUNKI, April 11 (Central)~~ prisonment If they do not obey | Forty of over sixty Japanese boats leaden with scrap iron were. sunk German orders."

in the Yangtze River at Wusha in soath Anhwei on March 29 by Chinese shelling.

re-

Among them are limitation of the number of students Sent abroad on scholarships from the Sino-British and Sino-American Boxer Indemnity Funds, establish-

There was slight resistance at ment DI more." vocational and

Arst, it is now conarmed, and technical schools and a women's normal college, improvement of some Danish frontier guards were the treatment, of junior middle killed. The Germans say that the and primary school teachers, re-resistance was based on erroneous duction of expenses of students, orders received by the due attention to the health of guards,

students, promotion of vocational

Danish

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and freedom of academic research and lectures.

SHOT DOWN

LONDON, Apr. 11 (Reuter)-The Air Ministry announces that whilst

CHINESE ADVANCING on patrol duty early last evening, ON NANCHANG of the north-cast" coast, Hurrl-

cane aircraft of the Fighter Com- ŠIUSHUI April 11 (Central)-mand of the RAF shot down two Military advices state that Chi- enemy Heinkel bombers. nese troops are rapidly advancing

on Nanchang, fallen capital or

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FIGHT OVER CAP GRISNEZ

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With the Chinese recapture of Fenghsin, Tsingan, Kaoyushih, LONDON, April 11 (Reuter)--· Wupicheng and other points on It is officially announced that a the outer defence lines of the British Fighter intercepted a city, Nanchang is menaced by the Heinkel 111 at a great height near Chinese from the rear and the Cap Grisnes. The Fighter engag- flanks.

ed the enemy closely until his Japanese counter-assaults tu ammunition was exhausted. The check the Chinese drive have enemy aircraft was last seer falled.

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