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WANG CHING-WEI RESIGNS

NORTHERN LEADERS

CRITICISED

LO WEN-KAN ALSO GIVES UP

Shanghai, Aug. 6.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1932.

Mr. Cheng, interviewed by Reu- tor this afternoon stated that Mr. Wang's decision to retiro was

Wang In Hospital.

Shanghal, Aug. 7. Following his resignation, Wang Ching-wei untered hospital in the final. French Concession, refusing to The reply of Chang Hsuch-lang seo. visitors.

to Mr. Wang's telegram has al- It is understood that in con-ready reached Shanghai and It is sequence of the resignation, understood that a very important Chlong Kai-shok is returning to point in It is the statement that |Nanking from Hankow 'vory 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 of the contemplated Customs embar- ga against the Manchukuo

A bombshell has been thrown | Reuter, into politeal circles by the drama- tic resignation of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President of the Execu- tivo Yunn and virtually Minister of China.

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Nanking, Aug. 7. The Chinese Government's grave and unprecedented situation, cavaed The Rénctions.

by Mr. Wang Ching-wei's resigna- Nanking, Aug. 7. tion, was further aggravated to- Nanking officials, 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 The resignation was informally signation. All circles express the to further resignations by other announced following Mr. Wang hope that he will be persuaded officials. Ching-wel's arrival from Nanking to return.

Mr. Lo's resignation is stated to this morning after a secret journey from the capital.

Wang's intentions were kept 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 The Minister for War, Gen. this afternoon unanimously re- noon. when he despatched mes-Ho Ying-ching

thejected Mr. Wang's resignation and sages to Lin-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, belief that the Government will sent a telogram urging the with- T. V. Soong, Chang Hsuch-llang refuse to accept the resignation. drawal of his resignation. Mr. and the Central Executive Coun-

was elected as a Chinese official and independent Ho Ying-ching eil informing them of his decision. newspapers print leading articles special representative of the Chin- From

The Cause,

on Wang's resignation. They ese Government to go to Shanghai HONG KONG severely condemn Marshal Chang to persuade Mr. Wang not to resign. Hauch-liang and ask for his dis-

The meeting also telegraphed missal and punishment.

Chiang Kai-shek, urging the generalissimo to return immediate- ly to Nanking to deal with the situation.

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

in

oxpresses

Wang Ching-wel makes the grave allegation that the northern resignation, milltary authorities diverted to Hsuch-linng has issued the other channels the funds given by lowing statement:

the Government for the defence of North China,

Chang Annoyed. Referring to Wang Ching-wei's

Marshal Chang Meanwhile official circles remain fol-totally silent on the question of

Chang Haugh-liang's resignation. "If Wang Ching-wel wishes me Despite the optimism still pre- to resign, he can tell me so plainly|vailing for a satisfactory solution without making statements remote of Wang Ching-wei's resignation, Wang Ching-wei has requested from facta,"

which is regarded merely no a General Huang Chaoh-siang, act IIe goes on to state that since political gesture, some quarters ing Minister of Communications, the Japanese invasion he has not view the situation with a very to officiate s President of the cared for his life or property but, grave outlook. North China de- Executive Yuan, as T. V. Soong, being vested with the responsi-velopments are anxiously being the vice-President, who would bility for North China, could not watched as it is feared that Japan normally step into the position, easily thow up the job.

will utilise the opportunity for is not in Nanking.

"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 ernment, but I shall maintain affairs. nence and good order in North China so long as I occupy my present post."

Wang's Appeal.

Nanking, Aug. 7. The nows of Wang Ching-wel's resignation, although expected, as rumours had been flying all day long, has 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 Chinng Kai-shek and

other leading members of Government are away from capital.

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Shanghai, Aug. 7. The Vice-Minister for Railways,

and ex-personal secretary to Mr.

Mr. Wang Ching-wei,

Cheng

king to-day and called on Mr. T. Chung-ming, arrived from Nan-

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

of

It is reported that Wang Ching-

Mr. Boong has sent a personal wei has wired to the various letter to Mr. Wang Ching-wei Ministers urging them to remain urging bim to reconsider his de at their posts.—Reuter,

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