The Archive · 1927

Disappointment for Germans

Cologne, Jan. 29.

Numerous Germans have been me quiring where they ca enlist in the "Shanghai Defence Force" to "serve with the British for the war in China". They are astonished when informed that there is no likelihood of war and more astonished that a *Foreign Legion" docs not exist in Britain—Reuter.

The Protection of Americans in Chi Now York, Jan, 29.

Suggestions that American nationals should withdraw from China as a sequel to Mr. Kellogs's statement regarding Ohina (publi ed below) have been reaching the White House. They have elicited a reminder from the White House that American citizens are. in Chine lawfully and are, therefore, entitled to their Government's protection.

It is stated that President Coolidge does not know why they should be asked to leave their property and business and it is emphasized at Washington that aid will be forthcoming on behalf of American nationals in China if such nid is, required,

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