IN THE FAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1940, Page 5

IN THE FAR EAST.

JAP. DEMANDS

MADE ON INDO-CHINA

(United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright).

SINGAPORE, September 11

Arrivals from Indo-China report that Japanese demands are: (1) Three air bases in Tongking, with 8000 personnel each; (2) use of Camranahbay naval base; (3) passage of 60,000 troops through Tongking. ' It is declared that the Governor, Admiral Decoux, is holding out against the Japanese, but cannot do so much longer, owing to pressure from the Vichy Government.

One report says that Admiral Decoux has already agreed to three aerodromes, 1000 personnel, and the passage of 20,000 troops. . Another report is that Admiral Decoux has sent three telegrams to Mr Roosevelt. The contents are unknown, but it is “believed he pointed out Indo-China’s critical position, especially as 95 per cent of the population is opposed to Vichy, and is for General de Gaulle.

LOOKING TO U.S.A.

HANOI, September 11

French circles in Indo-China are hopefully turning to the United States since Senator Hull (Secretary of State) made a statement on Indo-China. The negotiations are virtually suspended, apparently pending further Tokio instructions. However, Mr Deeoux and General Nishihara continue to dine together. Captain Chudoh, the head of the Japanese naval delegation, commenting on Senator Hull’s statement, said: “Not only the Japanese Navy but the entire Japanese nation desire that the United States should confine its actions and its words to its own hemisphere, leaving Japan free in the Orient.” He added that the Japanese Navy’s interest in the negotiations included the matter of naval base's and aerodromes. . • -■ • .* RIVAL CHINESE FACTIONS. SHANGHAI, September 11,. The Nanking leader, Wang Ching Wei’s political and police headquarters have sent the following letter to the Chungking Government’s Chinese judges in the international settlement courts of Shanghai: “Since the British troops have been withdrawn and the Americans are no longer important, We advise you to join us within a week otherwise your lives will be worthless.”

GERM AN-MA NCHUKUO TRADE

T6KIO, September 12

The Foreign : Office has announced that the trade agreement between Germany and Manchukuo, which expired on May 31 has been renewed for a further year. BRITISH RELEASE JAPANESE. LONDON, September 12. The London manager of the Mitsui company,- who has been under arrest for some time, has been released. Another prisoner was released some time ago.