An Attempt to Entice Japan to Intervene on Behalf of Marshal Chang London, Oct, 6.
The Riga correspondent of the es" that Bolshevist clamour with regard to alleged Bri ich and American intervention in China has now taken a new turn, Bolshevists now denounce the who, they allege, are covertly largely assisting Marshal Wu Poi-fu. The Bolshevists evidently consider Marshal Wu Pei-fu's success against Marshal Chang Tso-lin assured unless Marshal Chang receives help from Japan and they are attempt ing to entice Japan into some sort of compact with the Soviet and into intervention on behalf of Marshal Chang.
The "Isvestia," for example, declares that victory for Marshal Pei-fu, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Secretary Hughes seems certain, but this would mean the end of Japan's fluence in China. Therefore, one must expect Japanese intervention in favour of Marshal Chang Tso-lin against Britai cannot stand alone; friends.
First of Union. Her interests unquestionably dictate this course."—Reuter.
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