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The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

226. Reuter reports from Nanking and Tokyo yesterday that both the Chinese Government and the Manchukuo authorities have issued mandates depriving General Tang Yu-lin, former chairman of Jehol of all his civil and military posts. Nanking has also ordered his arrest and punishment for desertion.

Manchukuo has appointed General Chang Hai-peng Governor of Jehol.

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