INDIGNATION IN BRITAIN

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20284, 28 August 1937, Page 7

INDIGNATION IN BRITAIN

WOUNDING OF AMBASSADOR SYMPATHY OF FOREIGN POWERS DEEP REGRET EXPRESSED BY JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (Official Wireless) (Received August 28, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, August 27 The entire British press expresses indignation at the attack on the British Ambassador, Sir Hughe KnatchbullHugessen, by Japanese aeroplanes. The Japanese Ambassador, on the instruction of his Government, called on Mr Anthony Eden to express deep regret at the incident. A Foreign Office communique states that the Government is obtaining certain further information on the circumstances and thereafter will be in a position to take appropriate action with the Japanese Government through the Embassy at Tokio. Many representatives of foreign Powers, including the Soviet, France, Germany and China, have called at the Foreign Office to express the sympathy of their Governments at the wounding of Sir Hughe. Newspaper comment on the incident displays restraint in tone, showing that British opinion is itself able to observe the sense of proportion in dealing with wrongs and affronts which British writers recently found desirable to recommend to others. Nevertheless, it reveals that deep indignation is felt. Admiration is expressed for the fortitude with which the wounded Ambassador bore the journey to the hospital, and there is keen anxiety concerning his recovery. The latest message received in London states that he is more comfortable and is suffering less pain.