The Archive · 1926

Soviet Accusing Japan

Peking, Jan. 22.

The Russian official Tass Agency, in a message from Harbin dated January 21, says that the Chinese military authorities "have resumed their outrageous actions on the Chinese Eastern Railway. Com. rade Ivanoff has therefore ordered temporarily a complete suspension of traffic along the southern section. General Chang Huan-tries to involve the consuls int matter but hitherto has failed. The consul of a certain Power has approved General Chang's action and has expressed his confidence that he (Chang) will have sufficient force to compel the management to resume traffic. The provocative meaning of this is obvious."—Reuter's Pacific Service.

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