The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1913. JAPAN'S POLICY IN CHINA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 63, 14 November 1913, Page 4

The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1913. JAPAN'S POLICY IN CHINA.

Japan s policy itt Cliina lias heen the cause of many rumors of Jate ami these liave I men brought to the notice of (lie -Japanese Government. A most positive assurance is now given that I licit' is no intention whatever on the Part of Japan ol embarking upon anv ■ course- likely to lead to such undesirable consequences as the dismemberment ol ('lima. The reported increase in the -Japanese forces at Hankow, I the alleged landing of large numbers joi troops at Nankin, and the statement that -Japan had despatched an ultimatum to China in regard to the | recent occurrences at Nankin were,! it is now stated, all entirely baseless, j The only force landed at Nankin consisted o| a -couple of hundred marines to patrol the Japanese settlement in view of the critical situation caused by Chang Hsun’s troops. The Japanese warships and destroyers now at Nankin are to he withdrawn as soon as order is restored. The latest information is that the Nankin affair may he regarded as settled to the satisfaction of Japan, as China has promised to Fulfil all the conditions demanded' by Japan, including the removal of Chang Hsnn. Japan ha-s troops sta- ■ tinned at Hankow for patrolling the Japanese settlement. This force has i hcen there for many years, and any fresh troops sent are merely to re- 1 place other men returning home.

Japan’s policy with regard to China is held to ho entirely in agreement with the obligations of the AngloJapanese Alliance, and Japan states she has no intention whatever of taking any action which might lead to a difference of views between the British and Japanese Governments.