Exten: e Japanese Troop Movements Cause Concern:
Further Clash During Night Tientsin, July 15.
ALTHOUGH truce negotiations are reported to be in progress between the Japanese and Chinese authorities here, the situation in North China remains extremely tense as a result of continued heavy Japanese troop movements, Super jon in Tientsin east station, which is the chief centre of Japanese troop and supply movements, was tightened to-day by the Japanese military authori ies, Sentries were stationed at the narrow entrance gates, and foreigners and other non-Japanese were frequently accosted on the platforms or questioned concerning the reasons for their presence, The station is packed throughout the day by large groups of Japanese waiting to greet incoming troops.
The last few trains, however, carried only small escorts, being loaded mostly with military supplies.
Following the arrival of 400 Japanese troops and considerable supplies
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