London, May 25.
A report from the British representative in Peiping concerning smug-Ming in North China was now being examined, declared the Foreign Sec-telary, Mr. Anthony Eden, in reply numerous questions on the sul Jeet in the House of Commons formation at his disposal, added, tended to confirm that' Customs ofeials in shore stations in the Demilitarised Zone, as well asin vessels operating ' in Its coastal waters, were prevented by the Japanese' military authorities from [carrying arms, Moreover, there was reason to be-Hieve that. diMeulties "were being experienced by Chinese Customs off giais on trains in the Demilitarized The "principal agents enxazed smuggling were described os Japanese and Koreans although some Eh nese might be included.
The House was already aware of the concern with which the British Government viewed the situation, and steps had been taken to bring the need for more effective action to the urgent notice of the Chinese and Japanese governments.
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