FAR EAST TENSION

Grey River Argus, 29 July 1940, Page 8

FAR EAST TENSION

AMERICA AND JAPAN Former Embargo Resented [Aust. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] (Receved July 28, 6.45 p.m.). SHANGHAI, July 27. The Japanese-controlled press here bitterly has attacked the American embargo. The, “Tairiku Shimpo” says: The American embargo against Japan demonstrates America’s conspicuously unfriendly and challenging attitude towards Japan... .tension between Japan and America has reached its final stage, where it will be difficult to break the deadlock. The “Shin Sumenao” says: Undoubtedly, Japan will deal a blow to the aggressive American Far Eastern policy. TOKIO, July 26. It is unofficially indicated that Japan may consider cutting off the United States’ supply of rubber and zinc from the South Seas, in retaliation for the embargo on the export of scrap iron and petroleum. It is regarded as certain that the embargo will stimulate Japanese activity in the South Seas. JAPANESE COMPLAINT. (Received July 28, 7.30 p.m.) TOKIO, July 27. Mr. Gaimusho (of the Foreign Office) will, it is reported, make a strong protest- over the alleged beating of a Japanese by six drunken Dutch soldiers in Central Java on July 22, because the Netherlands Las guaranteed protection for th e Japanese residents. Oil for Russia FROM UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON, July 26. The Maritime Commission announced it had approved the charter to Russia for a standard oil tanker to transport petrol to Vladivostock. TOKIO, July 26. The Domei Agency reports that Japanese occupied Shuikowchen further tightened control on the IndoChina border. M. Gaimusho, of the Foreign Office, is reported to have instructed the Japanese diplomat in Washington to inquire of the United States its true intentions as to enforcing tho embargo, and to ask the United States to give it serious consideration, in order to avoid aggravation of Jap-anese-American relations. U.S.A. Trade ! STOPPED IN NORTH CHINA. SHANGHAI, July 26. Japanese restrictions nave halted all activities of American traders in North China.

The British, reportedly under Jap-

anese pressure, have closed down the United States marine radio at Tientsin, taking effect from August 20. I The Japanese have declared that' foreign areas are “in bounds” to Jap-! anese soldiers, arousing foreign fears! of a multiplication of incidents. | U.S. IMPORT CONTROL. WASHINGTON, July 26. Mr Roosevelt reiterated that licensing control was designed to con-, serve resources for national defence, especially high-quality aviation gasoline. He insisted that control was not connected with British acquiescence in the Japanese closing of the Burma Road. Lord Lothian called on Mr Wettes, and indicated his pleasure at the restrictions. NEW JAPANESE LANDING. HONG KONG, July 27Th e Japanese have issued a bulletin stating that bluejackets, sup- . ported by a bombardment from warships, have landed in Nonghai Bay, which is Chinese territory. ,