DISTURBED MANCHURIA

Evening Star, Issue 21092, 3 May 1932, Page 7

DISTURBED MANCHURIA

JAPAN'S ACTIVITIES REORGANISING LOCAL ARMY Press Association--By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, May 2. (Received May 3, at 11.15 a.m.) A report received here states that the Japanese troops inside the South Manchurian railway zone number 6,600 and outside 15,800. The Manchukuo army, which formerly consisted of Chinese regulars, has been reorganised under Japanese supervision. Many Japanese officers have been appointed to the army, which now numbers 85,000, and it is operating against the forces refusing to recognise the Manchukuo Government. Bandit raids are frequent. The bandits are estimated at 50,000. A general sense of insecurity prevails. The Japanese therefore maintain that it is impossible to withdrawn their troops. LEAGUE COMMISSION'S REPORT LONDON, May 2. (Received May 3, at 11.15 a.m.) The first report of the League’s Commission regarding the Manchurian problem has been received at Geneva from Lord Lyttou (cnairman). It will be submitted to the Council of the League of Nations on May 9. Probably a special plenary session of the Assembly will be called about May 18 to consider the question.