The Archive · 1922

Japanese Evacuation of Siberia

Reds Now in Full Control

Vladivostok, Oct. 25.

The Japanese evacuation was completed to-day and the Chita troops entered the town. The strike has terminated. Perfect order prevails and there have been no unpleasant incidents. The Chita troops created' an excellent impression, Their discipline is perfect and they are well clothed and armed. They met with a sympathetic reception from the populace.—Reuter.

Tokio, Oct. 26.

The War Office announces the final evacuation of Siberia by the Japanese Expeditionary Force.

The Chief of, Staff announces that the last troops embarked at 2.00 on the afternoon of October 2; when the transports left the harbour.

Prior to the embarkation the Commanding -Officers handed over to the representative of the Red Government a full inventory of the arms, ammunition and supplies together with the keys of the storehouses. Only one Japanese officer now remains at Vladivostok. Simultaneously the International Technical Kailway Board, controlling the Chinese Eastern Railway, ceases to function.

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