US. CHALLENGE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 270, 13 November 1937, Page 9

US. CHALLENGE.

JAP. CONTROL AT SHANGHAI

NOT LIKELY TO WITHDRAW TROOPS

FACE POSSIBILITIES OF CLASH.

TENSION TOWARDS BRITISH SOLDIERS.

(United Press Association.—Copyright.—T?ee. 12.30 p.m.)

LONDON, November 12

The correspondent of the United Press at Washington says America is prepared to join other nations in a vigorous protest if Japan attempts to control the International Settlement at Shanghai. It is understood the United States has no intention of withdrawing troops in spite of the possibilities of a clash with Japan.

The British Ambassador at Tokyo, Sir Robert Craigie. denied reports that the British Government had authorised the Commander-in-Chief at Shanghai to repel Japanese in the event of an attack on the International Settlement.

Tension between the British troops who are guarding the border of the International Settlement and the Japanese forces was reported by the Domei News Agency in an earlier message. This claimed that the tension was due to the action of the British in intercepting a Japanese boat carrying supplies to the front up the Soochow Creek.

The Japanese stated that they had protested to the British authorities.

A Tokyo message states that the Conservative leader, Teijiro Yamamoto, and other members of the Diet, decided to organise a demonstration against the British attitude towards Japan.