Harbin, May 6.
Consul-General here strong protest with the Commissioner for Foreign concerning the arrest of citizens.
The Consul-General asserts that has repeatedly drawn attention character of the in the service of the Chinese resting and torturing Soviet nati als for the purpose of compelling *s them to confess imaginary crimes.
"The Consul-General declares that these actions are intended to create trouble in the Far East—Reuter, Peace and Order in Shanhaikwan Tientsin, May 6.
It is reported from very reliable circles to-day tha on May 4 the Japanese military authorities demanded that General Ho Chu-kuo, Commander of the Ninth Brigade stationed at Shanhaikwan, sign a statement to the effect that he unable to guarantee to keep his territory in order and free from bandits. General Ho Chu-kuo how ever, refused to sign this "prepared! document.
There is general uneasiness in Chinese circles regarding the possi ble Japanese movements in that area—Reuter.
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