Nanking, Aug. 20, The Japanese authorities have lodged a strong protest with the Chinese Foreign Office concerning the incident at Chengtu on Monday evening. The protest was conveyed by the Consul-General, Mtr, Suma, to Gen. Chang Chun, " the Foreign Minister, this afternoon, 'The Foreign Oitice is paying very close attention to the situation at Chengiu and is sending officials there by air to investigate Monday' incident. 'The Japanese Consul at Chungking, accompanied by a. physi flan, Jett for Chengtu' this morning air.
'While official circles are withholding comment, pending the receipt of further reports, the general opinion that the fact that numerous Chinese police, soldiers, and civilians were killed' and injured during the mob outbreale indicates that the Chinese authorities made desperate efforts protect the lives of the Japanese—Reuter. firmed report emanating from foreign sources. Several students were among those arrested for having taken part, the riot—United Press,
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