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TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1932,

THE OCCUPATION OF CHAPEL

EVENTS WHICH LED TO

FIGHTING.

AMERICAN ANXIETY.

Shanghai, 11.16 p.m. Although the Chinese have acceded to the Japanese demancis, i the Japanese Admiral Shipsawa has deelded ta necujg. Chupel to- night.

It Is learned authoritatively that orders huve been Isgned to the Japanese Marbies to move at midnight. For the present 481 occupation party 1000 strong in standing by ln motor trucks,

Admiral Shipsawa is reported to have stated, "The Japanese Navy has decided tù distribute the anval forces in Chapel district in order to maintain

order."

The British and American forces and volunteers are patroll- ing the sections of the Settlement allotted to them by Brigadier Fleming for the maintenance of peace and order. Reuter.

Japanese Warships Arrive,

Shanghai, Jan, 28,

A flotilla of twelve JaLPINA destroyers and the rutse Ratbari, the faller carrying a landing party of 510, arrived at six this morn i.

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well known Japanese circle called +16 Mr. Murai this morning and informel the Consul that Mr. Wa Tich-chen was arcepting the Japanese de- mahal. The declared that it formal reply wild or hands Mr. Mural this afternowch, the time ant being mentarpeil, Kewir

Naval Tluent.

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Tokyo, Jan. 8. The Navy Olic issuing a statue ment regarding the despatch. further worships

Shanghai, stresses that the prolonged anti. Japajani movement in China really amounts to warfare with. out arms.

The statement declares that Chin Tail In herd the warning the Navy will be compelled to take adequate siejus to protect Japanese lives and interests as JaptinesD patience is exhausted, Renters

Action To-day.

Shanghai, Jan. 29, 5.52 p.m.. The Japanese Forces, it is be lieved, will net early to-morrow morning when a monste Teka- plane decastration is expected to take place. Military nundervres are planned for to-night.

The latest Japanese demand is that Chinese troops be 30 li from Shanghai.

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The Chinese reply to the Japati- ese, ultimatum: is considered satisfactory, Our Chip Correspons dent.

Threat by Chinese 'Froops.

Shanghai, Jan. 28, 11.57 p.ni. The Muniefpal Council has de- clared a state of emergency Shanghai,

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It is learned that this. and the mobilisation of the Volunteers, is due to a threat by Chinese troops, outside the Settle- nent, to bothbard Shanghai,

It is reliably estimated that there are now 21,000 Chinese troops on the Solomont - borders, and thr Juill Retina ATH

anxiety. It is hoped that they will peacefully withdraw, but they are somewhat ont n hand this seems unlikely, and therefore the question for devising now is, shall the Japanese clear them off or shall, this devolve jointly un the Japanese. British. American and other troops stationed here.--- Juter.

Tension at Nanking.

Nanking, Jan. 28. The tenneness of Sino-Japanese relations is indicated by an on- elal announcement at the Japan- ne Consulate to-day that the en-

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Xanking, Jun. 28. The Japanese «C'omoni} gars that The withitewal of the Consolate star to a warship is a

buret jumautioma are sure, so as to avoid pressible incident, such an attuek by radieu! elements on The Consulate.

He added that the staff were temporarily on the warship, and would be transferred to a steamer, one tring sent for that purpose, and the Consulate business woul| be carried un Froan the steamer. Renter.

Volunteerss Mobilise.

Shanghai, dặn 3. In view of the lense situation reseding item, the Shanghai Vołua- teer Carpa was mobilised at 3.30 this afternOND. Reuter.

Troops for Defence, Shanghai, Jan. 28, 532 p.m. The Shanghai Municipal Coun- eil at 1pni, otically requested. the senior Consul to arrange for the landing of International forces for the internal defence of the Settlement,

The Shanthai Volunteers T the police have bren mobilised. Brigadier General Fleming. who is commanding the defence, has established his headqtarters in The Administration Building.

Barricades have been

erected and a curfew order is anticipated.

Our theo Correspondent, Settlement Like Armed Camp.

Shanghai, 7.5 p.m. Within a few hours this aflor noon, the Shanghai SetBerent as sumed the likeness of an armed cap. When

mobilisation the eull came to the Volunteers they streamed by hundreds through the streets, leaving their office desks and bultoning on their tunics a they ran. They have now assem We at the race course, complete with armoured cara, machine-gun units and artillery, ready for any emergency,

Cantonese Troops.

The troops on the Settlement birders are mainly Cantonese, be- longing to Chen Ming-shu.

The Municipal Council in д statement, appeals for voluntary mervices by able-bodied citizens, and declares that the Volunteer

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A tense atmosphere prevails, with a full force of police patrolling, the streets full of steel- helmeteri, khaki figures.--Renter.

The Defence Sectors. Shanghai, Jan. 28, 7.22 p.m. The Settlement defence authori les are moving quickly to prevent, possible disorders, following any action which either the Chinese or Japanese may lake,

All sectors will be guarded. The British troops will take over the Hungjao defence lines, and the Americans the Avenue Haig and Soochow Creek lines, while the Japanese are now guarding the Hongkew sector and Yangtsepoo

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