CHINA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 June 1927, Page 5

CHINA

NORTHERN SITUATION TENSE

DESPATCH OF BRITISH TROOPS A MANCHURIAN DEVELOPMENT (By Ele3tric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association) SHANGHAI, Oth June. The second battalion of the Border Regiment embarked for north China and a Middlesex battalion is shortly proceeding there. The northern situation is tense. There is a slight rupture amongst the northerners, one faction favouring withdrawal from Pekin and preserving the army intact and the other insisting on the status quo and compromising with the Cantonese. A Manchurian coup d’etat is reported to be developing, having the support of the younger element. JAPAN’SATTITUDE ' statement by rremier „ ' ' '■ I ,f. (Received 7th .Tune,' 11.35 a.m.) TQKIO, ..Cth June., r. “•While-Japan is sparing no-efforts to-co-operate with other Powers in China, she is determined to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of China, and has not the remotest wish to interfere with the domestic affairs of Clrina or help any outstanding figure or force,” said Premier Tanaka replying to a toast at the International Journab'sts’ Association dinner, at which he was the guest. The Premier concluded: “Contrary to the apprehension that Japan was seeking territorial expansion for her surplus population, Japan is, above all, seeking markets for products and harmony with all foreign peoples.”