"We cannot but warn them that. their attitude is not only harmful to Japan and China, but can have no benefit for Kuangtung itself and it must be truly said that they" are digging their own graves.
"The Japanese Third Fleet not only thas sought to protect the lives and property of Japanese residents in China, but has sought to prevent incidents and thus endeavoured. to Rormalize the relations between the two countries. It is unbelievable that it should have landed marines at Swatow to apply undue pressure upon China, "The Fleet, however, is prepared. to take serious measures to cope with the situation arising from the illegal pressure being applied by the Kuangtung authorities upon Japanese sub-Jects and their violation of the natural Fights of the latter, "We have heard that wise leaders in Kwangsi have awakened to the situation and are seriously engaged In a rectification of the present state of affairs. We sincerely hope that the Kuangtung authorities too' will come to their senses and correct their actions.
Tokyo, Sept. 30.
The Swatow controversy, which arose out of the taxing of Japanese Flee by the Chinese authorities contravention of the existing treaties, will be settled amicably as a local lu sue, it the Kwangtung Provincial Government takes "appropriate steps," Gaimusho officials told Rengo to-day.—Rengo.
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