WAR CLOUDS PASS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11012, 27 January 1926, Page 5

WAR CLOUDS PASS

HUSSO-'CHINESE ANTAGONISM. •JAPAN WILL NOT MEDIATE. “BOTH PARTIES- ABE BLUFF- ■ INO.” ' United Press Assn.—Copyright.) TOKIO, Jan. 25. Despite ’’nxmors to. the contrary,. tfio Foreign Office states the Government does not intend to mediate in the Harbin dispute, but will continue its policy of watchful waiting, though it regards the ‘situation as - delicate. Itis understood the Government considers both parties are bluffing and therefore it is hopeful hostilities will not break out. RELEASE OF REDS ORDERED The Soviet Consul-General has telegraphed. to Karakhan stating that General Changtsolin had ordered the release of M. Ivanoff and all the arrested Soviet officials and workmen, in Harbin. SOVIET CONSULATE SURROUNDED. CHINESE CLOSING THE FRONTIER. PEKIN, Jan. 2-5. A private telegram from Harbin asserts that the Chinese are closing the frontier from Pogranitc-hnaya to Manchuli in order to prevent the passage of Red troops. it is reported the Chinese authorities have surrounded the Soviet Consulate at Harbin and removed a quantity of arms and documents.—A. and N.Z C.A.

LONDON, Jan. 2-5. The Daily Express says a secret agreement between Russia and General Feng, to crush Changtsolin in order to minimise Jr pan’s influence in Manchuria, lies behind the ultimatum crisis. Russian plotters expected Changtso’iin to ignore the ultimatum which would have given Russia a chance to step in and settle the disturbance in her own way. Thus until Russia threatening Chang in the north, Feng would be enabled to successfully attack in the south, and Japan would have no excuse to interfere, and Russia would lie increasing her own and decreasing Japan’s influence in Manchuria.—A. and N.Z.C.A..

PEACE NOW ASSURED

(Received January 26, 11 pm) m MOSCOW, Jan. 2-5. A semi-official message gives thctext of the agreement signed by the Russian Consul-General at Mukden and the Chinese Foreign Commissioner for the three eastern provinces, whereby a peaceful settlement cf the dispute regarding the eastern railway may be considered assured. The agreement provides for the release of those arrested and lays down conditions for the future administration cf the line, including the transportation of armies.—A.N.Z.C.A.