This Japan's Meaning Vague The "Manchester Guardian" says the danger of disturbances at Tientsin and Peking ix a matter for joint action by the Powers, not for isolated intervention by Japan, and General Language Peking, May 18.
It is understood that some of the foreign diplomats here consider that, while the Japanese statement ited to Chang Tso-lin, Chiang ok, Feng Yushsiang and Yen Hsih-shan is couched in somewhat general and vague language, implies the intention, practically, to establish a protectorate over Manchuria—for choice before General simo Chang Tso-lin can return to Manchuria as the puppet of Japan or can defeat the Southern armies the present conflict. The Japanese Government, apparently, would allow the "Dictator" to withdraw his armies to Manchuria if they retain their discipline, but would not allow a defeated rabble to pass Shanhaikuan.
The leaders of the Northern, mi tar party are holding a conference to-night in order to discuss what policy they shall pursue—Reuter.
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