FAR EAST WAR

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 June 1940, Page 8

FAR EAST WAR

JAPANESE SUCCESSES [by CABLE —PBESS ASSN. —COPYEIGHT.] SHANGHAI, Jpne 12. It is officially announced that the Japanese have Occupied Ichang. The Japanese were aided by bombers attacking in the German style. CHUNGKING SLAUGHTER. (Received June 13, 1.15 p.m.) CHUNGKING, June 12. Attacking for the second successive day, 124 bombers destroyed two-thirds of old Chungking. The casualties are estimated at 1500. Missionaries describe it as the worst devastation of the war, and probably one of the worst ravages in history. TIENTSIN AGREEMENT RUGBY, June 12. It is confirmed in official circles that an agreement has been reached on outstanding points relating to local issues at Tientsin. It is hoped that detailed agreements will be available for publication in a few days. It is learned in London that throughout the Tientsin negotiations, full consultation has been maintained with the Chinese Government, with a view to safeguarding its interests. It is understood that this object has been achieved. treaty With Siam TOKIO, June 12. The Foreign Office has announced that Mr. Arita and Ambassador Sena have signed a five-year treaty between Japan and Siam, concerning “the continuance of friendly relations and mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity.” THAILAND TREATIES. (deceived June 13, 11.25 a.m.) SINGAPORE, June 12. After several months of negotiations, non-aggression pacts have been signed between Thailand and Britain and between Thailand and France, 1 also a treaty between Thailand and Japan, “concerning the continuance of

friendly relations and mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity.” The agreements provide that, if one signatory is involved in war against another, the third will not give aid to either. A statement says* “The agreements may be welcome as a further contribution to peace in this part of rbci world.” RUGBY, June 12/ Mr. Butler, informing the Commons of the Britain-Thailand Pact, said: “Britain warmly welcomes the agreement, as confirming the longestablished .friendly relations with the Government and people of Thailand, and as introducing a further element of stability in south-eastern Asia.”