The Chinese authorities issued a semi-official statement to-night strongly condemning the American Embassy's decision.
Meanwhile, they are gratified to learn of the firm reply sent by the British, French and America Admirals to Admiral Hasegawa, rejecting the Japanese request that foreign warships move upstream from Nanking.
While the American reply requests Admiral Hasegawa to instruct Japanese air raiders to avoid the American warships in Nanking, the Luzon and the Guam, both the British and French Notes state thet the Japanese will be held responsible for the killing or wounding of any British or French nationals in the course of Japanese air attacks.
Referring to the open announcement made by Admiral Hasegawa of his intention to bomb Nanking again after noon to-day, a Chinese military spokesman said the announcement is the cause of much speculation, "It gives credence to the report that certain foreign embassy as well as other foreign properties in Nanking will be bombed by the Japanese when a chance should present itself."
—Reuter.
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