Hankow, Feb. 5.
The atmosphere here grows more tense each day. The Japanese are working feverishly to fortify their Hades. All Japanese are Keeping concession, building eandbag bar
4p. their concession, few venturing The journal goes on to suggest that the Powers may prove more Tenarceful nove their own interests are Stake and urges "real pressure," otherwise Japan will. proceed. from Siolence to violence—Heuter.
Washington, Feb. 4
A further protest by Great Britian und the United States has been sent Yo Japan against the use of the International Settlement in Shanghai a base for military operations against the Chintse—Reuter.
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