IN THE EAST

Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1931, Page 5

IN THE EAST

AMERICAN REQUEST. FOR STOPPAGE OF HOSTILITIES. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) NEW YORK, September 23. The United States Secretary of State, Mr Stimson, after an all-day conference with his advisers, and an interview with the Japanese Charge d’Atfairs, sent an appeal to Japan and China to stop the hostilities in Munchuria. He also sent a note to the League of Nations informing them of this action.

JAPANESE WITHDRAWAL. REPORTED TO BE STARTING. SHANGHAI, September 24. Manchurian despatches, which are confirmed by Tokio, report the commencement of a withdrawal of Japanese troops from their original positions, thus relaxing the tension in South Manchuria for the first time since Friday. Marshal Chang Hseuh Liang, the Manchurian War 1.-ord, is being urged by the Japanese Field Commander to return to Mukden from Peiping, where be is recuperating from an illness, the Japanese promising to co-operate with him for the maintenance of peace and order. • \ The Japanese decision is believed to have been prompted by a desire to avoid the League of Nations’ interference, and so to localise the incident. MILITARY OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) TOKYO, September 24. The Military Council declared it has completed operations in Manchuria and will maintain a status quo until the questions are settled, leaving negotiations to the Foreign Office.