Tokyo, Mar. 29.
It la understood that at a Cabinet] meeting held this morning the Government decided to refrain from using force in China, endeavouring to seek a peaceful solution by diploatic means. The Government wi instruct the Minister, Mr. Yoshizawa, and the Consul-General at Shangh: Mr. Yada, accordingly Reuter.
Prxixc, Mar. 29—Fengtien military officials state that the Fengtien forces advancing from Sinckeng have reached Kuanting, 50 Li to the south, where fighting is proceeding Reuter.
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