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JAPAN AND MANCHURIA. JAPANESE STATEMENT OF
"NO INTERFERENCE TOLERATED.
NORTHERNERS URGED TO
RETREAT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
SHANGHAT, May 18th.
POLICY.
MANCHURIAN PROTEC-
TORATE:
NORTH REFUSES TO WITHDRAW.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SKIRMISHING IN NICARAGUA.
US OFFICER, DIES OF WOUNDS.
PLANES BRING SUPPLIES.
(LEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
MANAGUA, May 19th.
PERING, May 18th.
It is reported that one United It is stated on good authority
The Japanese Minister to Peking States Marine and one Nicaraguan that, in spite of reports of the
were killed, while, a Northern troops' successes at this morning handed a copy of the auxiliary
Marihe officer was wounded in a Paotingfu and in the south-west of Japanese Government's "statementskirmish with Sandino's followers Chibli province, the Japanese ars of policy in connection with its near Pasoreal. Five Sandino fol- convinced that the morale of Mar- Manchurian interests, to Marahallowers were killed and tre wound-j
American aeroplanes dropped shal Chang Tao Lin's forces is so Chang, Tao Lin.
Copies have also been delivered medical supplies to the United deteriorated that they cannot hold Peking and Tientain against the to Marsha Chiang Kai Sher, Mar-States Patrol concerned which was isolated. Two relief columns are serious threat by the allied South-shal Feng Yu, Hsiang and Marebs! rushing to assist the patrol who are. ern armies.
The news is also that if Marshal Chang Tso Lin's armies fall back on Manchuria, the Japanese pro- pose to disarm them at Shanhai kwan.
Yen Shih Shan.
.
ed.
being attacked in a densely wood.
LATER It is the general opinion ined region. diplomatic circles that the docu Captain Hunter, Commander of ment is somewhat colourless and the patrol of U.S. Marines, who the was wounded at Pasoreal yester throws no further light on
day, has died. Japanese intentions.
"The attitude of the Japanese General Staff is that while it is Well-informed foreigners are in- prepared to co-operate closely with clined to believe that Japan intends to walk most warily for the time other foreign military authorities elsewhere in North China, the being, and is unlikely to proclaim Japanese will not brook inter-anything construable as a protec ference with their policy in Man- torate immediately, though it 16 churia.
generally felt that if she did no Power would interfere.
NOW OR NEVER. ::
CHANG TSO LIN'S CHOICE. [THROUGH AKUTER'S LORNÍCY:)
..
TRIUMPH FOR LADY HEATH.
END OF SUCCESSFUL
FLIGHT..
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RUGBY, May 19th. Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for
Congratulations on safe, return after your adventurons and success. ful fight."
It is considered that the possi- bility of the Japanese Government implementing the Cabinet's sugges tion to refuse passage to both armir, has sent the following telegram to Lady Heath who yesterday com ed Northerners and armed South- erners through Shanhaikwan, the Pleted her fight from Capetown to London in a Light aeroplane:- gateway to Manchuria, may stiffen the PEKING, May 19th.
resistance of the Fenglien According to very reliable forces to the Nationalists as it sources, the Japanese intend to will make the leaders feel that prevent both the defeated Chinese they have their backs to the wall. troops and the victorious, pursu ing Chinese troops from entering Manchuria; and, therefore, Mar shal Chang Tao Lin must either evacuate quickly in good order or rémáin at Peking and fight den- perately, knowing that his retreat back to Mukden is cut off.
What his decision will be is, a matter of wide speculation.
An important conference of the Ankuochun leaders is to be held during the week-end in Peking.
At this meeting, it is expected, the course which the Fengtien leaders will pursue will be decided
More Troops F Peking. It is stated officially that Mar- sha! Chang Tsa Lin (in his capacity as commander-in-chief) is issuing a statement in connection with the note presented to him by the Japanese. It is expected that the statement will be published to- L.morIOW.
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Peking remains outwardly calm .but the Japanese continue prepare- tions to cope with the contingency of trouble breaking out.
It is understood that the Japan cao are considering taking over the barracks in the Soviet Embassy compound in Peking to accommo- date troops
Japan's Preparations.
It is also reported that the Japanese intend to place a cordon of troops around a large area in the city of Peking, the area to include the Legation Quarter, should it be deemed necessary to do so in order to protect Japanese people. This area includes a large part of the east of the city in which large numbers of Japanese reside.
"
It is officially admitted that the Japanese intend to place a strong guard at the Japanese Hospital which is outside the Legation Quarter.
Chiassa Suspicions,
On the contrary, Chinese 825- picions regarding the Japanese intentions are deepening. Many prominent Chinese in Peking have given voice to the opinion that the statement made by Japan regard-
Shanbaikwad ing
implies that
Japan intends to prevent the entry of Chinese troops into Manchuria in order to seize it easily when she feels so inclined.
DR. STRESEMANN'S HEALTH IMPROVING.
BRITISH PREMIER'S
ENQUIRY.
(BRITISH WIRALESS SERVICE.]
Recay, May 15th. According to the Daily Telegraph, Mr. Baldwin yesterday, caused special inquiries to be made at the German Embassy concerning the health of Dr. Stresemann.
Hitherto there has been no in- dication that Japan is likely to After the Embassy had com- help Marshal Chang Tso Lin, but municated by telephone with the French officers who have long been German Foreign Minister's private employed (entirely without author secretary, Mr. Baldwin, whose kind- isation from the French Governly concern for Dr. Stresealarm was ment) by the Northerners are be highly appreciated at the Wilhelm lieved to be directing the Fengtien strasse, was informed that the dis operations against Marahal Feng tinguished patient's condition con- Xu Hsiang, along the Peking Han-inued to show a marked improve- kow Railway..
Foreign Diplomata' Vlaws.
PEKING, May 19th. It is understood that some of the foreiga diplomats in Peking consider that while the Japanese statement, of policy to the Chinese leaders is couched in somewhat" general and vague terms, the language imples the intention of the Japanese prac- tically to establish a Protectorate in Manchuria for choice, beföre Chang Tso Lin can retura to Man- churia as the puppet of Japan, or inflict defeat upon the Southerners in the present conflict.
Japan apparently would allow him to withdraw hie armies to Man- cburia if disciplined; it is however. the apparent intention not to allow a defeated rabble to pass Shanbai- kwan
Reuter is reliably informed that Mr. Yoshiwazs when handing the statement to Marshal Chang Tso Lin yesterday morning advised him to return to Manchuria immediate. ly while his armies are still us- defeated, but Chang Tao Lin fatly
ADVICE FOR CHANG TSO refured.
LIN.
A DEFINITE REJECTION 1.
(TAKOVUS, AZUTER'S AGENCY. }
TOKYO, May 19th. It has been officially confirmed that Mr. Yoshizawa (the Japanese Minister at Peking) had advised Marshal Chang Tao Lin to give up Peking and return to Mukden and devote himself to maintaining the peace and prosperity of Manchuria. Although Mr. Yoshizawa acted in this reepeat on his own initia tive, with no instructions from the Japanese Government, Marshal Chang Tao Lin is understood to have replied that he will consider the matter.
On the other hand, according to Press reports, Marshal Chang Tao Lin dednitely rejected the advice
The Ankuochun leaders are hold- ing & conference as to what course they shall pursue.
FOREIGNERS IN CHINA.
ON SAME BASIS AS NATIONALS.
7
(TUROVAN REUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, May 19th. The Economic Consultative Com- mittee adopted several resolutions designed to give effect to the re solutions of the International Economic Conference, one of which, dealing with commerce, indicated possible methods for the treatment of foreigners abroad. This evoked a strong protest from Mr. Chao Chuan (China), who declared that foreigners went to China
to
in spite of General Yang Yu Ting colonist. He agreed with a plan and others in the Fengtien faction to treat foreigners on the same pressing him to accept.
basis as "nationals, but thought more favourable treatment would JAPANESE TROOP MOVE-
be given foreigners than nationals. MENTS.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, May 19th.
As a precautionary measure, the Japanese Imperial General Staff has instructed the Commander of the Kwantung Garrison to despatch brigade of infantry and a battery of artillery from Port Arthur, to Mukden, after which, a part of two battalions at present in Mukden will be moved to Chinchar. A
According to a Changchun des patch the Japanese cavalry de tachment at Kung-chu-ling and
.Changchun, have been ordered to These proceed to Shanhaiwan.. orders are believed to have been given as a result of the tense situa tion prevailing but official confirma tion of them has been unobtainable hitherto
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OSAKA, May 19th General Yasumites and his staff, of the 3rd (Nagoya) division are embarking on the an. Harbin Maru here this afternoon.
with
Four other transporte
also a part of the local garrison at Japanese troops are leaving for
(Continued on next Columa), Teingtao and Tientsin
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