TIENTSIN TALKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 173, 25 July 1939, Page 7

TIENTSIN TALKS.

JAPANESE DEMANDS. Indications To Widen Scope Of Negotiations. REPORTED CONDITIONS. United Press Association.—Copyright. (Received 11.30 a.m.) LONDON", July 24. Though the Press outline of Japan's demands at the conference with British representatives relates specifically to Tientsin, there are indications of a move to widen the scope of negotiations. The "Asahi Shimbum" hints at an extension of co-operation between Britain and Japan in the whole of China, involving British recognition of the new Central Chinese Puppet Government, which will shortly be created. Newspapers mention. among other i>Mie-. the recall of Sir Clark Kerr, Ambassador to China, and reorganisation of the International Settlements in Shanghai and Kulangsu. Sir Hubert Craigie is quoted as admitting that the diplomatic machinery was old fashioned and needed to be adapted to the changed circumstances. It is said thai lie emphasised that the occupied areas bore no relation to the International Settlements, where local authorities maintained order. According to Japanese newspapers, says an Independent Cable Service message. Japan's concrete demands for the conference regarding Tientsin include: The extradition of the four Chinese who were allegedly concerned in a murder. Britain's refusal to hand over these men until a prima facie case could be made against them was one of theiorigi11*11 causes of the trouble. The strict policing of unlawful elements in the British Concession. A search for a lit i-Japanese elements. The discharge of anti-Japanese officials. The surrender of silver held in the Chinese banks in the concession. The prohibition of the Chiang Kaisliek dollar in the concession. A communique issued from the con ferenec later to-day stated that it discussed matters relating to security and public order in Tientsin, and found a number of points on which the clarification of details was necessary. These will be discussed by a comm'ittee consisting of Major-Ceneral Piggott. British Military Attache at Tokyo, and Mr. Tanaka. Consult ,'eiieral "at Tientsin, Major Herbert. British Consul-Cenetal at Tientsin, a „d Major Ohta. military oHicial from Tientsin, to-morrow.

ARMED ACTION? Japanese Workers In- Russian Territory. • COMBINED FLEET MOVEMENTS. i Received l.::o p.m.) TOKYO. .July 24. In order to safeguard allegedly oppressed workers in Sakhalin, the combined Japanese Fleet and another newly organised fleet will shortly begin wartime training. Russia, lias rejected Japanese protests regarding Sakhalin. A Russian Court recently imposed a substantial tine on the Japanese coal and oil companies at Sakhalin, in default confiscation of their property. Japan refused to recognise Russia's right to take this action, but her protests were not considered. A Japanese spokesman, asked on Julv 20 if Japan was likely to take armed action, said that was unite possible. CHIANG'S ADVISER. MUCH-NEEDED HOLIDAY. (Received 10 a.m.) LONDON", July 24. The "Evening Standard" savs tlmt Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's adviser, Mr. Donald, an Australian, arrived at Madagascar for a holiday at the express request of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, who declares that he was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, due to overwork, but he is returning to Chungking, after a short stay.