Condolence Telegram for Feng Yufang 1949.1.31 (Xinhua News Agency, Northern Shaanxi, 31st) Mr. Feng Yufang, Chairman of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Branch of the China Democratic League, who came to the Northeast Liberated Area from Hong Kong last winter, passed away at 11:30 PM on the 17th of last month in Shenyang after his chronic illness worsened and medical treatment proved ineffective. The body was personally seen into the coffin the next day by Shen Junru, Zhang Bojun, Cai Tingkai, Guo Moruo, Mao Dun, Li Fuchun, Li Chuli, Zhu Qiwen, and others. Mr. Feng was a native of Qiongya, Guangdong, and had been engaged in cultural work and the democratic movement in Hong Kong for many years. Mr. Feng's younger brother is General Feng Baiju, Commander of the Qiongya Military Region of the People's Liberation Army. (Xinhua News Agency, Northern Shaanxi, 31st) Chairman Mao Zedong of the Communist Party of China sent a telegram of condolence to the family of Mr. Feng Yufang. The telegram reads: To the esteemed family of Mr. Feng Yufang: The unfortunate passing of Mr. Yufang due to illness is deeply mourned. I send this special telegram to express my condolences and hope you will restrain your grief. Mao Zedong, January 31st. 〇 People's Daily 1949.2.1-4 <Feng Yufang Passes Away from Illness in Shenyang, Chairman Mao Sends Special Telegram of Condolence> Condolence Telegram for Feng Yufang 1155