Tokyo, Nov. 25.
Since, the outbreak of the Manchuria incident, many people have! fent in contributions towards, the fund required for the military the Sino-Japanese trouble operations in Manchuria, concerning In view of the increasing amount of "such "contributions and the Saxneiiness of the citizens the Goversment has decided to accept such contributions, The funds are expected soon to reach a, substantial amount since this patriotic movement]
spreading throughout the country.
China Accepts:
H Nanking, Nov. 2
Dhe Chinese Government, i communique issued by the Foreign Office, formally announced this efterncon that it accepted the decision of the League of Nations rewarding tha establishment of a neutral zone at Chinchow.
Dhe communique stated that the Government had received a Note from the League of Naticas signed by M, Briand, tha Presi lent of the Council, in which the League stated that observers of the. principal Powers would be sent to Chinchow.
These observers, it was said, would consult with each other and study the possibility of" establishing euteal zone between the Chinese any other measures for the purpose troops. of avoiding contact between these
'MIN, Briand, says the communique, Chinese and Japanese forces with a view to making the necessary arrangements for a neutral zone, The League Council further proposed. that the commanders of the Chinese and Japanese forces should be authorised by their respective Governments to put themselves into communication with the foreign observers.
In its communique issued this afternoon, the' Chinese Government states that "adhering to its policy of peace' and moderation", it has accepted these proposals ' of the League and that Dr. Alfred Sze has been instructed to notify the League accordingly, Instructions have also been telé- graphed to the Chinese Commander at Chinchow acquainting him with the decision of the Council and authorising him to communicate with the foreign observers.
The communique concludes on an appreciative note and refers to the League's "timely intervention" and to the determination of the League Council that ite decisions shall be respected—Reuter.
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