Nanking, Sept. 19.
With reference to the Japanese military action in Manchuria, it is learned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a strong protest to-day with M. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Minister, demanding immediate cessation of hostile action on the part of the Japanest forces and their immediate withdrawal to their original posts.
The Ministry has also ordered the Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Legation at Tokyo to lodge a similar protest with the Japanese Government.
Sept. 20.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon despatched a second protest to Mr. M. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Minister, and to the Japanese Government through the Chinese Charge d'Affaires at Tokyo, demanding the immediate evacuation of the Japanese troops from the occupied territories and restoration of the status quo in Manchuria; and reserving all rights to adopt future appropriate action—Kuo Min. of safeguarding Japanese residents in the vicinity, including the Jay ese colonies at Yingkow, Tid Fushun and Sopingehieh Reuter.
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