THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 16, 1939.
ENVOYS CONFER ON 'PHONE
Chungking, To-day.
The "China Press," English paper in Shanghai, claimed to have learned from well-inform ed circles that Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr and Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassadors to China and Japan respec- tively, had conferred on the Tientsin situation by long dis- tance telephone, says a Shang- hai report.
Foreign shipping companies in Shanghai have stopped ship- ment of cargoes to Tientsin, but passenger service is as usual.
A Tientsin message states that since June 14 there have been no further negotiations between the British and Japan- ese authorities in Tientsin for the settlement of the situation in the Tientsin British Conces- sion.
It is hinted in British circles that economic reprisals against the Japanese blockade may be adopted.
It is understood that the British Consul-General in Tien- tsin has notified the British- owned shipping companies to stop shipping in the Hai Ho River which flows past the Bri- tish Concession in view of the the restrictions imposed by the Japanese.
Japanese sentries are posted on the opposite bund to prevent sampans and boats from cross- ing the river.
Under the alleged instiga- tion of the Japanese the anti- British campaign in Tientsin has been intensified. Anti- British handbills and posters appeared in large numbers yes- terday, bearing such slogans as "Boycott British Goods De- terminedly," and "Take Back the British Concession.". Central News.
ATTENTION OF TOKYO CALLED
London, To-day.
The British Ambassador "in Tokyo, Sir Robert Craigie, has drawn the attention of the Ja- panese Government to the dan- gers likely to arise from any Japanese acts of provocation.
Sir Robert also drew atten- tion to the grave implications contained in the Japanese spokesman's statement at Tien- tein that the dispute would not be settled by merely handing over Chinese suspects, "as the real aim of the blockade was to give broader form to collabora- tion with the British authori- ties in North China."-Trans- Ocean.
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New Pact Meeting In Moscow
Moscow, To-day.
Foreign THE Soviet
Commissar, M. Mo- lotov, last evening con- ferred for two and three- quarter hours with the British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds; and the French Ambassador, M. Paul Naggiar.
The Ambassadors were ac- companied by Mr. William Strang, the British Foreign Office expert.
The meeting occurred after an active diplomatic day.
FURTHER MEETING
Mr. Strang had conferred with Sir William Seeds, after which he and the Ambassador had a consultation with M. Naggiar.
Thus Mr. Strang was able thoroughly to explore the posi- tion before meeting M. Molotov.
Mr. Strang declined to give any information after the meeting, but he indicated that a further meeting is taking place. Reu- ter.
FOUR CAPITALS CONFERRING ON TIENT SIN
Washington, To-day.
The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, said at his daily press conference yesterday that ex- changes of information regarding Tientsin were taking place between Washington, London, Paris Tokyo.
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However, he had no information on possible joint action by Britain, France and the United States.
Referring to his statement the previous day that the United States representatives in Tientsin would do all possible to pacify the situation, Mr.. Cordell Hull said all he had had in mind was the pos- sibility of good offices. Reuter.
'WANG GIVING WAY TO WANG?
Peiping, To-day. According to reliable Chinese reports, Wang Keh-min, chair- man of the administration com- mittee of the "Provisional North China Government,” tendered his resignation at the beginning of the week, but it was refused.. ·
He is stated to have offered poor health as the reason but well-informed Chinese circles declare that the chief reason is the Japanese desire to instal Wang Ching-wel as head of the Pelping Government.
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Agents of Wang, Ching-wei are stated to be most active here and the Japanèse. It is be lieved, are hoping to announce a Government reorganisation" possibly, on a federal basis on: July 7, the second' anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict.
Reuter.
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