Peiping, Oct. 5, 'A communique of the Japanese Army headquarters here requesting third Power nationals to ce-operate with the Japanese in their efforts {to protect foreign lives and property in zones of hostilities was com municated to authorities of third Powers through diplomatic channels "The statement was similar to one issued in April prior to the occupa tion of Hsuchow, It was Issued, Japanese military authorities said, in fan effort to minimize damage that might be done to the lives and pro perty of nationals of third Powers, Authorities of third Powers were asked in the communique to "take steps necessary for the purpose, including action to prevent Chinese units from operating close to foreign property or placing military stab: Hishments in such "areas while the Japanese are shelling the Chinese
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