THE YANG-TSZE AFFAIR
STATEMENT BY MR. BALDWIN. GREATLY IMPROVED POSITION.
[Press Association.]
Aus. and N.Z. Cable Association.
(Received Sept. 29, 9.40 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 28. lu the House of Commons Mr Baldwin informed Mr MaeDonald that both British steamers captured during tlie Yang-tsze disturbances were heiug returned to their owners. Furthermore, the British Consul had been instrueted to expedite a settlement of all outstanding points covering the incident. Mr Baldwin explained that it was' not till General Yang-sen refused the conciliatory attempts to obtain the releas-e of the British merchant officers tliat force was used. A beavy fire greeted thc cruiser Oockchafer, which returned the fire. After that Yang-sen agreed to discuss the return of the, ships, after whicli Britain would undcrtake to inquire into Yang-sen' s. allegation that a British steamer firstly sank a; Ohinese Steamer conveying troops. The present situation did not warrant military intervention, or reinforcements. The position had greatlv im proved.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LX, Issue 230, 29 September 1926, Page 5
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