Tokyo, Nov. 12.
2's papers, dealing situation, give their views as follows: ji urges Japan to take! steps to minimise the effects.
The "Asahi" counsels Japan to watch developments calmly before taking positive steps ARS.
The "Chugai" advises against intervening in China's internal affairs but hopes that Japan will do her Dest to restore peace.
it is learned from reliable sources that the Government intends preserve the strictest neutrality Whatever happens.—Reuter's Pacific Service.
ANorier of the remarkable war rumours of last autumn is reealled by the report that the acting commander of the Woosung and Shanghai Martial Law Forees has ordered the arrest of all persons having tattoo marks and their despatch to the front, to be employed on the transportation' of military supplies. The Chinese press Javers that many persons so decorated have been arrested in the 'Yangtszepoo district. Of course, no such thing has happened, but nevertheless the lacdahs are' in a panic.. 1
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