Unexpected Decision by British Government to Despatch Another Brigade: Adequate Strength to Support Demands: No Decision on Joint Action Lonion, Apr.
The Government have decided t3 reinforce the Shanghai Defence Force by a brigade of infantry and anellary units The infantry battalions selected are the 2nd Battalion of the. Scots the Ist. Battalion of the Royal Regiment, the 1 of the Nerthanpton Re ment and the 2nd Battalion of the Welsh Regiment.
strength by the incorporation, where The nits willie brought up to ecceanry, of men from Section A of the Army Reserve.
The Government's decision was unexpected, "Te is learned that their military sivizers pointed out that fe was essential when a demand for reparation of the Nanking out: rages was made that there should era strong and adequate force of the spot to back up threats of os: sible action.
It is urged that the troops in Shanghai cannot withdraw for duty' elsewhere and they are not too) numerous even for their present policing task. America and Japan have already' decided to despatch reinforcements of marines and blu Jackets, The sending of more British troops does not mean that the Powers anticipate refusal of any demand they may make for redress, but is to be regarded as a timely measure of precaution against possible emergencies, Still no decision has been reached with regard to joint action by the British, American and Japanese Governmenis to exact reparation from the Cantonese for the Nan-King outrages. Matters are still being discussed between London, Washington and Tokyo, Tos that even a provisional agreement thos been reached is going too far.—Reuter.
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