CHINA AND JAPAN

Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1931, Page 6

CHINA AND JAPAN

M. BRIAND’S INSISTENCE'. DENOUNCES FRESH ACTION. (United Press Association.—By Electrio Telegraph.—Co vyright.) GENEVA, November 12. M. Briand Tuis cabled the Japanese and Chinese Governments again, insisting that Both Governments should undertake every effort to avoid the aggravation of the situation, iaiiid that they should order the commanders of the opposing forces to refrain from initiating fresh action. RESIDENTS’ MASS MEETING. AS RESULT OF GROWING ALARM.' 'SHANGHAI. November 12. The first mass meeting for fourteen years was convened to-night, as the result of the growing alarm. It passed a resolution to the British Foreign Office denouncing continuance of extrality negotiations while conditions at present in China continue to prevail. Mukden reports 'state that preparations are proceeding for the restoration of the iManchu dynasty. It is reported that the boy Emperor, Hsun Tung, lately known as (Henry Puyi, who abdicated in 1912 an’d who has since resided 'quietly in Tientsin, has secretly left for Manchuria.

A Japanese military communique from Mukden states that the situation .at Anganchi is dangerous. The Chinese positions have been considerably .strengthened, and quantities of arms, ammunition, and reinforcements have' arrived. The left wing of the Japanese forces is surrounded by Chinese cavalry. Tientsin is quieter.