Chinese troops narrowly failed an attempted coup on the Japanese aerodrome, giving the Japanese gar risen a tremendous scare because for a while all the planes were endangered The railway stations were scenes of constant firing during the day with both parties sniping from buildings and sidings.
Chinese troops were reported to have acted in a similar manner at Taku, all communications with whi by railway and river were cut this morning. Taku village, where Chinese troops were present in strength, was bombarded by two Japanese destroyers on their arrival in Tangku. Afterwards a Japanese detachment was landed, and attempted to force the Chinese troops out of their positions, Firing across the river at Tangku and at other points on the vay to Tientsin was general this Believed Tokyo Anxious to Avoid Conflict London, July 29.
The newspapers to-day give prominence to every phase of the Sino-Japanese conflict, accompanied by articles describing the locality and background of the quarrel. Inquiries by Reuter reveal a diversity of opinion.
It is generally accepted that Tok, is anxious to terminate the at the earliest possible moment owing to the very damaging effect on, Japanese trade.
On the other hand, it is feared that the Kwantung Army may now have got the bit between' their teeth, while, at the same time, the nationwide anti-Japanese fever in China further obstructs the chances of a settlement.
The majority view is that some way out will be found. The Japan-once the 29th Army is expelled, may prove reasonable owing to the suicidal effect of Draconian ruthlessness, Commenting on the situation, the "Manchester Guardian" states that the Japanese should realise, before it is too late, that the Chinese people assily tolerate the presence morning.
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