WAR IN CHINA.
CHANG AT WORK. INDEPENDENCE OF MANCHURIA. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Tokio, May 16. Word has been received that Chang Tso Lin has declared the independence of Manchuria and Mongolia, and has requested recognition by the Foreign Office. Tokio is not officially inclined to scout the news, but nevertheless it is known that such a move on the part of the Mukden war lord was not unexpected in official circles. If it. proves true, Chang’s move will be embarrassing to Japan, whose most important Chinese interests centre in Manchuria. Pekin, May 16. Chang Tso Lin’s declaration is particularly important, as the independence of Manchuria and Japanese influence there, in conjunction with the Japanese maritime province of Kamchatka, practically cuts off Soviet Russia from the Far East/ Furthermore, the Chinese hope of regaining control of Mongolia by peaceful means may now be frustrated, as it is unlikely the Russian forces there will be withdrawn unless Chang Tso Lin is first suppresesd. HOSTILITIES RESUMED. Tokio, May 16. According to Pekin reports, hostilities have again broken out between Wu Pei Fu and Chang Tso Lin north of Tientsin.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 May 1922, Page 5
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