AIR RAID ON ICHANG
SINKING OF BRITISH SHIPS JAPANESE DENY REPORT TOKIO, Aug. 7. The official naval spokesman at a press conference denied that naval aircraft attacked Ichang, in connection with which there has been no reply so far to the British protest. The army spokesman also denied all knowledge of the raid and the destruction of British ships and property. He said if it happened it was a regrettable mistake. THE TOKIO NEGOTIATIONS AMBASSADOR'S INSTRUCTIONS LONDON, Aug. 7. The Times says preparation of Sir Robert Craigie's instructions fully occupied the Bank holiday. They may not be ready for a day or two, but will not be delayed, inasmuch as the dominions, the United States, and France must be consulted. POSITION IN PEKING BAN ON BRITISH PRODUCTS PEKING, Aug. 8. (Received Aug. 9, at 1.30 a.m.)
Local papers print lists of British products the public are forbidden to buy and name Japanese and German substitutes.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23882, 9 August 1939, Page 9
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