HC Deb 03 June 1931 vol 253 c187
11. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a further statement with reference to the conditions in China?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

A People's Convention met at Nanking on the 5th of May and, after a session lasting about 10 days, adopted a provisional constitution for China. In consequence of political dissensions the Cantonese members of the National Government at Nanking appear to have seceded and formed a new Government at Canton, which was formally inaugurated on the 28th of May. I am awaiting further reports on these events from His Majesty's Minister in China.

Sir K. WOOD

Is it true that Mr. Eugene Chen has appeared on the scene again?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have not had any communication with him.

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