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SZECHUAN

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DISSENSION

Rumour Of Martial Law Order At Chengtu

NORTH CHINA

ECONOMIC

PLANNING

Peiping, To-day.

The two advisers on economic matters, appointed to study de- velopment work in North China, Mr. Hirao and Mr. N. Yuzawa, arrived in Peiping this morning and were met by General Terau- chi, the commander-in-chief.

After an hour's conference, the visitors were introduced to mem- bers of the "Provisional Govern- ment." Our Own Correspondent.

Militarists Object CANTON MORE

To New Governor

Hankow, To-day.

OPTIMISTIC:

RIVER MAY

Rumours of trouble in Szechuan, arising from the SOON BE OPENED

dissatisfaction of certain Szechuanese militar- ists at the appointment of General Chang Chun as Governor in succession to the late General Liu Hsiang are causing more anxiety among Government officials here.

ITALIAN VIEW Reliable information is lacking from foreign quar-

OF GERMAN

RE SHUFFLE

Rome, To-day.

Canton, To-day. Canton has practically re- covered from the "scare” of the last two or three days and conditions are rapidly returning to normal.

A curiosity of the situation is that hundreds of refugées from

ters and the Chinese authorities are preserving silence regarding developments, but it is per-bombed districts round about are sistently rumoured that a state of martial law focking into Canton, while scores has been imposed at Chengtu where the trou-of Cantonese are proceeding into ble is focussed.

The German developments for

form JAPAN WILL

the main theme of discussion in the

Italian press.

"Messagero" gees in the changes

a series of measures

destined to

consolidate Germany's foreign po-

DECLINE TO DISCLOSE

licy, while in the paper's opinion, NAVAL PLANS

General Goering's appointment as Field-Marshal perhaps heralds fur-

Tokyo, To-day.

ther promotion and the assumption Japan will reply to the repre- of still more important and exten-sentations made by Britain, France sive functions in future.

and the United States on naval building but the reply will not disclose anything about Japanese naval plans.

"Popolo di Roma" says that the new Foreign Minister has always been an energetic champion-of German colonial claims.

"Gazette del Popolo" writes that the taking over by Herr Hitler of supreme command guarantees the closest co-operation between party and army --Trans-Ocean,

POLAND AND MANCHUKUO

Tokyo, To-day.

Decision to this effect has al- ready been taken, it is understood, following important deliberations in the Japanese Admiralty.

The formal reply to the three countries will be communicated on February 20,

Japanese naval circles are said to deplore this joint action by the three Powers, which is regarded as an excuse for expediting their own rearmament.

JAPAN'S ATTITUDE Japan, it is insisted, is bound by

· It is considered highly sign- no treaty, and is hence under no ficant here that Poland has noti- obligation to accept proposals made fied her intention of opening a by the three Powers or to reply to Consulate in Harbin shortly. them within the prescribed period. Nevertheless, Japan will reply in The nominee is leaving Warsaw order to clarify beyond doubt the on February 11.

international situation which has The step is regarded in Japan- undergone a change as the result ese quarters as constituting vir- of adoption by the three Powers tual recognition by Poland of in question of a policy of rearma- Manchukuo, Our Own Corres- ment-Trans-Ocean. pondent.

(See Page Twelve) ___________

country districts.

Emissaries of the Generais- As the result of recent experien- simo are in Szechuan seeking to ce, an anti-air-raid expert is report- reach an agreement regarding ed to be coming from Hankow to re- defences of the situation, and giving assur-organise the A. A. ances that the appointment of Canton. General Chang Chun will not in-

volve any interference with ad- Last night it was rumoured that ministration organisation as it the river at Bebing Field Barrier was under General Liu Hsiang's boom would be opened this mor- regime.

ning, but day dawned and the ob- Every effort is being made to struction, with military guard, was provide

There is, how- e a quick solution of the still maintained, problem and a source close to the ever, a much more optimistic feel- Generalissimo stated this morning and foreign quarters here be ing that considerable progress lieve that river traffic may be restor had been made.

Our Own Cor-ed before the end of the week.- respondent.

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