In an interview with a representa~ tive of the local Consular Body this morning, Mr. 0. K. Yui, Mayor of the City "Government, lodged a verbal protest against the illegal use of the International Settlement area as a base for military operations by the Japanese military.
According to reliable information, Mr. Yui pointed out to the Consul representative that anti-aircraft guns and machine-guns have been mounted atop several Japanese banks and other business establishments in the Settlement area. He expressed the profoundest regret over the fact that such unwarranted action on the part of the Japanese has so far drawn no attention of the Settlement authorities, Should this war-like equipment be owed to remain on these structures, the Mayor warned, the Chinese air force will be compelled to take adequate actions in self-defence. The Settlement and Japanese authorities will be responsible for whatever consequences that may result from stich self-defence measures, he added.
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