CHINESE TROUBLE.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 April 1927, Page 3

CHINESE TROUBLE.

[uy TELEan.mi—run press association.] OFFICIAL REPORT. LONDON, April 20. ft is learned that the Foreign Office has sent final instruct ions to Mr Lampson concerning the reply to lie sent to Eugene Chen. The Powers are all leaving considerable discretion to their representatives in Peking, regarding the character and time or presentation of a further note. Downing Street is not certain whether the reply will take the form of identical or joint note, but the latter is thought most probable. The only certainty is that the note or notes will not be an ultimatum or contain a time limit or threats concerning sanctions. Cliiang Kai-Shek's establishment of a new Government in Nanking will not affect the powers’ decision to deal only with Chen in connection with the Nanking outrages, hut official circles insist that Britain should continue the policy of treating and negotiating with any and every Government capable of exercising real control and authority.

OFF TO CHINA. flteceived this dav at 11.0 a.m.) LONDON, April 20. Another contingent of reinforcements recently ordered to China embarked at Southampton, to-day. It included n detachment of medical corps with 200 beds, and the first full squadron of the It oval Air Force sent overseas, with full war equipment. Another transport leaves on Friday, 1.-ik-ing a motor transport compilin', nil 1 61 new BO hundred-weight 0 wheeled motor lorries, which strikingly impressed the overseas delegates at the Imperial Conference a few months ago. The company is also taking 2 five-ton workshop motor lorries.