THE FAR EAST

Southland Times, Issue 25313, 17 June 1935, Page 7

THE FAR EAST

JAPANESE AGGRESSION PROTEST TO BRITAIN CHINESE AMBASSADOR (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 14. The Chinese Ambassador called at the Foreign Office three days in succession, making strong representations against the latest Japanese activities and seeking British intervention, particularly on the ground that the Nine Power Treaty clause dealing with China’s administrative integrity was being violated. The British authorities were non-committal, intimating a lack of 'accurate information as to actual events. JAPANESE TROOPS INSIDE THE GREAT WALL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Pekin, June 14. Foreign sources confirm that a Japanese mixed brigade numbering between 4009 and 5000 men is now encamped in Chinese territory, just inside the Great Wall near Shanghaikuan. ’ LIMIT REACHED CONCESSIONS TO JAPAN. (United Press Assn.— Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) London, June 16. The Chinese Ambassador called on Sir Samuel Hoare and declared his Government had gone to its utmost in concessions to Japan. Sir Samuel Hoare assured the Ambassador that the situation was receiving serious consideration. BRITAIN’S ATTITUDE. AN EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) London, June 16. Sir Samuel Hoare is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons on Monday with reference to the situation in China. In the meantime, it is understood the Government is in communication with the United States and other interested powers.