The Archive · 1937

Movements of Nanking Troops Reported

Tokyo, July 18.

Reiterating its established policy on the North China incident, the "Inner Cabinet" this morning decided to take "every precaution against any possible emergency."

Forsaking the customary week-end vacations, the five key members of the Cabinet met with the Premier, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, to receive the latest reports on the situation in the trouble area and to elaborate the Government's policy. Agreement was reached on the following points: l—Thc Government will continue to adhere to the policy decided on July 11, and reiterated yesterday:

Efforts will be continued to localize {he Incident and to prevent its aggravalon; '3—Lpcal Chinese authorities will be urged to carry out the terms of the kouchiao agreement of July 11 and tch will be kept over their observance Of the provisions of the accord.

4.—Precautions will be taken against any possible emergency.

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