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WANG CHING-WEI

RESIGNS

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LO WEN-KAN ALSO GIVES UP

Shanghai. Aug. 6.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1932.

Wang In Hospital.

Mr. Chong, interviewed by Reu- Shanghai, Aug. 7. ter this afternoon stated that Mr. Following his resignation, Wang Wang's decision to retire was Ching-wol entered hospital in the final. French Concession, refusing to see visitara.

the

The reply of Chang Hauch-liang to Mr. Wang'a telegram has al-

It is understood that in con-ready reached Shanghai and it is sequence of

resignation, understood that a very important Chiang Kai-shok is roturning to point in it is the statement that Nanking from Hankow very short-as a military man he could not ly.

relinquish his post so easily as a According to reliable financial political man-Router circles, Wang's resignation will postpone the announcement the contemplated Customs embar-

Manchukuo against tho

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A bombshell has been thrown | Reuter. into politcal circles by the dramo- tle resignation of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President of the Execu- tive Yuan and virtually Primo Minister of China.

The resignation was informally announced following Mr. Wang Ching-wel's arrival from Nanking this morning after a secret journey from the capital. .

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ARISTOCRATS OF THE PACIFIC

"EMPRESSES"

Lo Wen Kan Too.

Nanking, Aug. 7. The Chinese Government's grave; and unprecedented situation, caused The Reactions,'

by Mr. Wang Ching-wei's resigna- | Nanking, Aug. 7. tion, was further aggravated to- Nanking oficials, the Press and day by the announcement of Mr. the public are completely dumb- Lo Wen-kan's resignation. At pro- founded by Wang Ching-wel's re-ent it is thought that this will lead hops, that he will be persuaded officials. signation. All circles express the to further resignations by other to return.

Mr. Lo's resignation is stated to Wang's Intentions were kopt so be on the ground of eye trouble and secret that, even some Ministers Mr, Wang's resignation. It was formally made public did not know he had left Nan- An emergency meeting at the to a large gathering of waiting king.

Central Kuomintang headquarters pressmen at 4 o'clock this after- noon, when he despatched me Ho Ying-ching

The Minister for War. Gen. this afternoon unanimously re- expresses thejected Mr. Wang's resignation and sages to Lin-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, belief that the Government will sent a telegram urging the with- T. V. Soong, Chang Hauch-liang refuse to accept the resignation. drawal of his resignation. Mr. and the Central Executive Coun-

Chinese official and Independent Ho Ying-ching was elected as a newspapers print leading articles special representative of the Chin- From

They ese Government to go to Shanghai Wang's resignation. Boverely condemn Marshal Chang to persuade Mr. Wang not to resign. The meeting niso telegraphed 4 such-liang and ask for his dis-

missal and punishment.

Chiang Kai-shek, urging the generalissime to return immedinte- ly to Nanking to deal with the situation,

cil informing them of his decision.

The Cause.

in

on

Chang Annoyed.

The reason given for such step is his dissatisfaction with the policy of non-resistance respect to Manchuria.

Wang Ching-wel makes the Referring to Wang Ching-wei's grave allegation that the northern resignation, Marshal Chang military authorities diverted to Hsueh-liang has issued the other channels the funds given by lowing statement: the Government for the defence of North China.

Wang Ching-wei has requested General Huang Chaoh-siang, act- ing Minister of Communications, to officiate as President of the Executive Yuan, as T. V. Soong the vice-President, who

would normally step into the position, is not in Nanking.

Wang's Appeal.

Nanking, Aug. 7. The nowa of Wang Ching-wei's resignation, although expected, as rumours had been flying all day long, bas created a sensation in Nanking and caused a flurry and excitement,

Special editions of the news- papers conveyed the news to the general public.

It is still too early to forecast the possible developments, General Chlang Kai-shek other leading members Government are away from capital.

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It is reported that Wang wei has wired to the Ministers urging them to ut their posts.-Reuter.

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of

and the the

Ching-

Meanwhile official eireles remain fol-totally silent on the question of

Chang Hauch-liang'a resignation. "If Wang Ching-wei wishes me

Despite the optimism still pre- to resign, he can tell me so plainly vailing for a satisfactory solution from facts." without making statements remote of Wang Ching-wel's resignation, which is regarded merely as u He goes on to state that since political gesture, some quarters) the Japanese invasion he has not view the situation with a very cared for his life or property but, grave outlook. being vested with the responsi-velopments are anxiously being North China de- bility for North China, could not watched as it is feared that Japan easily thow up the job.

will utilise the opportunity for "However," he continues, "I am further aggressive measures prepared to hand over the post Jehol and North China.-Reuter. to any man assigned by the Gov- Mr. Lo Is Minister for Foreign peace and good order in North

maintain affairs. ernment, but I shall China so long as I occupy my, present post."

Offer to Mr. Soong..

Shanghai, Aug. 7. The Vice-Minister for Railways, and ex-personal secretary to Mr. Wang Ching-wei, Mr. Cheng king to-day and called on Mr. T Chung-ming, arrived from Nan-

the V. Soong for

purpose of urging him to proceed to Nanking Ito, take up the duties of acting, president of the Executive Yuan. The result is unknown.

Mr. Soong has sent a personal,

various letter to Mr. Wang Ching-wel remain urging him to reconsider his de-

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