The Archive · 1936

Japanese Ask Protection

Hongkong, June 21. Kosaku Mizusawa, Japane Protest Against Parade Canton, June 15.

A vigorous protest against the anti Japanese movement in Kuangtung wa lodged to-day-by the Japanese Consul General here, Mr. Tatsuo Kawai, with the Chinese authorities.

Special reference was made to the: monster anti-Japanese demonstration fon June 13, when 100,000 persons paraded through the streets shouting, anti-Japanese slogans.

Pointing out the disturbing effect the demonstration on the relations between China and Japan, the protest declares that the Japanese Government regards the parade as a Violation of the principle of Sino While the Chinese reply is being awaited with great interest, the protest 1s causing uneasiness, and it is feared that it might mean the beginning of a fresh Sino-Japanese crisis, South. China, Meanwhile, Chinese reports describe.. the situation in Swatow as Being "very delicate" owing to Sino Japanese frlelion. Hence," developments there are being watched with great anxiety.

It is generally felt that, as a result of their recent avowed anti-Japanese campaign, the Canton authorities will probably take a firm attitude Towards.the Japanese in the event of any ow incident—Reuter.

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