The Japanese captives from the Yiyang Maru have been taken from Nanchuang to Likiang. The Japanese Consuls at Ichang and Chungking met the. Kueichow leader, Gen. Tang Shih-mou, at Lacchang en October 6 and attempted to obtain the release of the captives, Gen, Tang Shih-mou remained adamant and_ insisted on $1,000.000 ransom. He declared that he had no intention of obeying international law or treaty obligations. The General also stated that, if the Yiyang Maru were taken down the river, his troops would fire on all ships flying the Japanese flag thai passed his lines.
Mr. Chiang Hua-pen, who has been sent by the Waichiaopu to negotiate for the release.of the captives, arrived at Ichang on October 7.—Reuter.
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