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JAPAN "COMPELLED" TO STAY IN MANCHURIA.

JAPAN GIVEN LAST

OPPORTUNITY.

OFFICIAL

TOKYO

STATEMENT.

IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY WHOLE POSITION

RESOLUTION.

"TIMES" VIEW DIFFERS FROM GENEVA.

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London, Mar. 11. from diplomatic to military action, The Times, in a leading article and secondly, China is not regarding the League Assembly's organised State and commuteren Sino-Japanese resolution, approves claim to potsess the qualifications its dignity, good senso and for Lengne membership laid down moderation, and pays a tribute to by the Mandates Commission? Sir John Simon's influenee in its preparation.

STING IN TAIL.

Sir John Simon was, no doubt, The Times, however, does not "gulded by the British Ambassa condone all that Japan has done, u. In Tokyo, who has firmly with-commenting that her precipitancy stood the exhortations of those in Shanghai bas, to say the least, who, in a moud of quite natural been most unwise.

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Tokyo, Mar. 11, 2,46 p.m. THE POSSIBILITY that Japanese troops will be compelled to remain outside Railway Zone in Manchuria indefinitely, maintaining mili- tary control over the Three Eastern Provinces, despite the fact that Japan agreed to the League resolution of September 30, is intimated by official quarters.

The Tokyo Government atlitude

is that the formation of the new Manchurian State has changed

the whole situation; necessitating the retention of Japanese troops for the purpose of assisting to maintain pence and order, at least sources of until the new State has proved its

moral indignation, would take Japan's financial strength in measures against Japan which being sapped, her

could only be interpreted na war." credit are running dry and her ability to ensure peaceful condi

trade hns Leen disastrouslytions unaided-Reuter.

MEDIATION.

Thore is no doubt, the Times goes on, that the vast bulk

damaged.

sym-

In many respects, the Japanese of have aggravated the very illa British public opinion strongly that they set out to cure and they approves the principle that the have also forfeited many Longue's function in this

case pathies. should be mediatorial and not The wiser course for Japan coercive.

would be to discard the prompt- What makes it peculiarly un-ings of the militarist policy and| suitable for League intervention revert to, the liberal principles against Japan IB firstly, the which actuated her adherence to Japanese

Government suffered the Lengue Covenant and the long provocation before changing Washington Treaties.-Reuter,

CONCILIATION-OR SANCTIONS.

Geneva, Mar. 10.

NANKING STILL MOBILISING.

NEW DIVISIONS UNDER ORDERS.

Shanghai, Mar. 11. China continues to mobilise for the Shanghai front. Two divisions under General Liu China, one of Chlang. Kai-shek's moet trusted lenders, is under orders to proceed to Soochow, and a third division, under General

Chi-klang Chang

is await-

JAPAN IS GIVEN A LAST CHANCE of accepting ing transportation at Chengchow.

League's method for settling the Sino-Japanese dispute in the resolution which is to be submitted to the Assembly.

Chinese military headquarters. announce the receipt of informa tion that Japanese troops at- tempted to carry the Chinese de- fence lines at Talchong, but failed. Japanese acroplanes have been recoaneltring over Soochow and

Failure to comply will, it is understood, entail the automatic application of Article XVI of the League Covenant, with the attendant sanctions, economic boy-quinsan, and although no bombs

cott etc.

The text of the resolution which to submitt recommendations, and is to be placed beforeÅke General failure to comply with these re- Committee of Assembly was commendations would, it is under-

to-stnud, entail the automatic circulated to the delegates

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day and its terms telegraphed by plication of Article Sixteen with their representatives to the attendant sanctions-Reuter and Japanese and Chinese Govern- British. Wireless. ments.

The text is

of

considerablei length and is based on the ticlen of the Covenant

Paris Pact.

ar- the and

STOP PRESS.

It is divided into four para- graphs, the first laying down that the Assembly recognises that the Covenant can be applied to present dispute.

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The second affirms that it contrary to the spirit of League! Covenant to find or scok solution by military force.

WITHDRAWAL.

The third reads, with the pre- vious resolutions of the Council! and the principles which have been laid down, one of the first ob- #gations is the withdrawal of the Japanese forces,

JAPAN'S DECISION

ON LEAGUE RESOLUTION.

A remarkable picture of a fire at Kiangwan Village, also showing Japanel's troops mustering for the final attack on the Chiness Centre which revult- ...ed in the uspture of the' stronghold at a coal of over four hundred 'enamuities.

PEACE PROSPECT NOT BRIGHT.

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CHINA TAKING FIRM LINE.

(Telegraph Special.) Shanghai, Mar. 11, 10.19. m

Peace prospects in Shang. hai are not very bright at the moment.

The latest reports indicate that have been dropped, orders have thoro is very little likelihood that been given for all lights to be ex- the rival authorities will get to- tinguished at night.~Renaka.

gother for a peace conference to- day.

S. V. C. RELIEF. ·

In the arat place, there appears to bo somo doubt concerning the

Shanghai, Mar. 11, 10.30 a.m. The Shanghai Volunteer Corps exact meaning of the Chinese re- has now been placed upon a preservations at Geneva regarding the cautionary basis, which means scope of the proposed conference. that they are required for part- time duties only, enabling them) shortly to resume normal civilian

work.-Reuter.

U. S. TROOPS TO STAY.

Washington, Mar. 10. The 31st American Infantry Regiment will remain in Shanghal for the present.

The Government has now cided not to order the transfer Manila immediately.Reuter.

FATAL MOTOR

MISHAP..

WOMAN DIES FROM INJURIES.

JAPANESE NOT READY.

Secondly, according to an off- cial announcement by the Chinese Foreign Office: "The Japanese are not yet ready to talk."

la little Incidentally, there ambiguity about the Chinese reply, to the Japanese overtures of yes terday morning. It is made fair- ly clear that the Chinese are in- de-

sisting upon the unconditional to withdrawal of the Japanese forces, They are not prepared, at the moment, to accept any dictation regarding the positions to be taken up by the Chinese troops in the event of an armistice-Reuter.

BRITISH GOVERNMENT

STATEMENT.

London, Mar. 10,

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Our photo in that of Mr. Jack Bryant who was found on Wednesday by Talegraph" repor ter, having bean raparted missing.

IRISH ELECTION SHOOTING.

EX-R.I.C. MAN SENT TO PRISON.

CHINESE ARREST GENERAL

Earlier Prisoner of Japanese.

NANKING ORDERS.

(Telegraph Special.)

Shanghai, Mar. 11, 10.19 a.m. General Wang Kon, the leading figure in the remarkable incident when he was arrested by the Japanese at the Astor House Hotel, has been re-arrested; since his release by the Japanese, by the Chinese authorities.

It will be recalled that Japanese:

NEW MOVE IN

LINDBERGH AFFAIR.

HELPER'S BABIES THREATENED.

New York, Mar. 10. Nine days have elapsed

since Colonel

the kidnapping: of Lindbergh's baby son and there is still no de finite indication that the tor- ribly anxious parents are any nearer the recovery of their child.

Police efforts have failed com-

forces entered the Astor House pletely up to the present and establish direct Hotel searching for General Wang attempta to Keng, that the General fled into communication with the kid- the kitchen only to be held by snappers have brought no result.. Russian cook until the Japanese A further complication has risen troops arrived.

to-day in that Lindbergh's gangs- tor helpers, "Salvey" Spitale and Irving Bitz are both in trouble. BOOTLEGGING CHARGE. Spitale and Bitz and fourteen othera were brought up in the Federal Court to-day on a charge. of smuggling liquor.

The "boys" of the hotel went on strike until the management con- sented to the dismissal of Russian cook

the

Under Escort. The announcement of General Wang Kong's arrest by the Chinese

hus authorities

caused much speculation. It is learned that the local authorities acted upon instruc- tions by the Central Government and it is understood that the un- fortunate General is now on his The shooting of the Irish alec-way to Nanking under military tion candidate, Reynolds, and the escort-Router. detective, McGeehan, last month, had a

Bequel at the Dublin Assizes

London, Mar. 11

BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR ORDERS.

Furthermore, the kidnapping of been Spitale's two children has threatened as a reprisal for their father's netivities on behalf of Col. Lindbergh,

Meanwhile, Al Capone has ap pealed to the Federal Government to release him from the penitenti- ary in order to help in the search for the Lindbergh baby.

my power to get back the kid," declar: ed "Scarface," who has offered to deposit bound of G$200,000 if ha In released/Reuters American Service,

"I will do everything in

Tokyo, Mar. 11, 2.47 pm. Replying to the query of the The fourth provides for the Japanese delegation at Geneva us establishment of a Commission,

In the Equse of Commons to-yesterday when two concurrent including the President of the Aa-to what attitude it shall adopt to

passed upon TEXTILE TRADE. sembly, M. Hymans, all members the Assembly's resolution, it is An unfortunate accident occurr-day, in reply to questions by Mr. sentonces, each of a year's im- STIMULUS TO THE

George Lansbury, the leader of prisonment, were

Joseph Leddy. of the Council, except Japan and nuthoritatively stated that in-ed in Nathan Road near Nan the Opposition, Captain Anthony

Loddy is a pensioner of the China, and six from the Assembly,

Cheong Street yesterday afternoon Eden, Under-Secretary of State stractions are being sent telling when a Chinese woman, 60 years of for Foreign Affairs;

made Royal Irish Constabulary and he to be elected by ballot.

The general purpose of the Mr. Sato to refrain from voting, ago, was knocked down by private lengthy statement outlining the was charged with murder in each

of the Commission will be to supervlae as the resolution Indirectly bears car No. 2.975, driven by Lt. Col. course the Sino-Japanese peace case.

The jury found Leddy guilty of and promote the peace negotia-

on the Manchurian situation.

J. H. Thom, D.S.O., R.A. She was negotiationen said it, was not the manslaughter of Reynolds, {

Captain taken, to the Kowloon Hospital, tions.

REPLY DELAY.

At the same time, they are asked whore she passed away at about clear at presont how the unfor- adding as a rider to their verdict a tunate hitch in the negotiations recommendation to mercy owing It is generally expected that to clarify the Japanese stand, re-8 nm to-day.

It appears that when Col. Thom could be overcome, but the British to the provocation he received.

It was announced in the House TO Japan will accept the drafted refusing to agree to the application was near Nan Cheong Street, the Government was not only contri-The judge, entirely agreed i solution, though it is now very of Article Fifteen to Manchuria as

buting its utmost to assist, but with the recommendation. Leddy doubtful whether the Japanese

the League's resolution provides fore he could avoid her, she was position by introducing extraneous Ler of McGeehan

be had no desire to complicate the pleaded guilty to the manslaugh of Commons by Major Colville, the and sentences Secretary for Overseas Trade, to- day, that 8,880 overseas, buyers; Government's reply will be

till knocked down. that the question is closed colved to-morrow.

attended the textile section of the British Industries Fair as ebrie pared with 1,508 last

The resolution is the strongest the receipt of the Report of tho yet adopted by the League.

LAST CHANCE.

woman rnu across the road and

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matters.

TIENTSIN THREATS? Commission, which is sailing from The Royal Observatory reports Mr. Lansbury referred to the Kobo to Shanghai by the Preat that the anticyclone has passed Chinesa report that the Japanese Into the Pacific to the east of Intended sanding troops to Tiant- represents Japan's last dent Adams...this

Japan. The depression remains chance of accepting, concillatory Reuter..

It

procedure. If this fails, the As sembly Commission is authorised

afternoon-

were passed as above-Reuter.

proposed action.

Both Captain Eden and Mr.

(Renter's Special Servicos).

London, Mar. 10.

The

jovet Tozyking, · ··Local: fotocest / sin and nuggested that the British/Stanley Baldwin replied

that

they textiles AMUSE

East or variable winds, light cloudy generally local for.

Government should make repro- sentations, to Japan againet: th

had not seen any reference to a chowed an increase of ROUT proposed Japanese landing as ximately 100% per Tientain-Reuter.

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