The Archive · 1935

ACCEPTANCE Verbal Assurance of Chinese Compliance with Demands Held Not Enough

SOLDIERS DEMONSTRATE IN TIENTSIN

Tokyo, June 16. LTHOUGH reports from China indicate that the situation is now quiet, it is understood that Japanese army officials at Tientsin and Shanghai are making efforts to obtain a written acceptance of the demands previously submitted. They also believe that the Chinese should reveal what has so.far been accomplished.

The Chinese, however, continue to put nothing in writing, but reiterate their acceptance of the demands, according to despatches received here.

The Chinese slowness in forming a completely new regime in the northern area is also somewhat disturbing to Japanese authorities, because at present Mr.

Wang Ko-min is the only official seemingly authorized to deal with the Japanese in the Peiping are However, it is indicated that the Japanese are not planning further demands or other action, unless the situation indicates that' the demands will not be fully met, The War Minister, General Senjuro Hayashi, arriving here to-day after tour of inspection In Manchoukuo and Korea, is expected to hold a con ference soon with Admiral K, Okada, the Premier, to outline suggestions for

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