JAPAN’S DEMANDS

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20738, 23 February 1939, Page 9

JAPAN’S DEMANDS

ARREST OF TERRORISTS THREAT OF DIRECT ACTION NOTICE TO THE POWERS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 23. 11.10 a.m.) TOKIO. Fob. 22 The Prime Minister stated that Japan demands the prompt arrest of terrorists and increased representation on the Municipal Council, also the fundamental re-organisation of the International Settlement, in order to “ facintenance of law and order.” He added that .Japan will take independent action if her demands are rejected. SHANGHAI, Feb. 22 Commanders of the local Japanese military and naval forces called on the chairman of the Municipal Council and requested his assent to measures to cope with terrorism. Later they called on the commander of the British and Italian forces and reported their action. MARQUIS ASSASSINATED IN INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT OUTRAGES BY GUNMEN (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Feb. 22 The Marquis t.i Kuo-chieh, grandson of the famous Li Ilung-ehang, connected with the Puppet Government at Nanking, was assassinated by gudinen in the International Settlement. says a message from Shanghai.

Gunmen also entered the western district of the International Settlement at Shanghai and killed a Chinese policeman. They wounded four other policemen and afterward escaped.