Tsingtao, Mar, 2.
Foreign vessels were warned to keep 40 miles away from the estuary of the Sheyang River. in Chekiang province by sunrise of March 4 in an official communique issued by the Japanese naval authorities here today.
Japanese naval authorities have decided to resort to special operations along the river to mop up remnants. of Chinese troops and stragglers who have been utilizing the river region to transport supplies, the communique explained.
Foreign vessels which stay within a 40-mile radius will do so at their Own risk and the Japanese naval authorities will not hold themselves responsible for damage which might be suffered bj them, the communique declared.
The statement was transmitted to the authorities concerned.—Domei.
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