It will be' recalled, the statement continues, that both the Chinese and Japanese' Governments have been notified that the British Government reserves its right to hold them responsible for damage or loss to British life or property resulting from. the action of the Chinese or Japanese forces in the course of the present hostilities, Protests have also been addressed to the Japanese Government concerning the occupation of British properties in the International Settle~ ment by the Japanese, and Tokyo has been warned that compensation for occupation and for any loss or damage will be claimed.
There was no disposition at to-day's meeting, it is stated, to weaken in that attitude,—Reuter,
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