"Since the outbreak of the original Lukouchiao incident on July 7, the The British Charge d'Affaires, Mr. J. L. Dodds, is reported to have called to-day on the Foreign Minister, Mr. Koki Hirota, and to have asked for protection for the lives and property of British nationals in Peiping ud Tientsii In reply Hirota expressed regret that the North China situation "had reached its present critical stage ae a result ries of illegal actions on the part of Chinese troops.
He is stated to have given a: ences that he would make every €fort for protecting the l!e and property of foreign residents in the affected areas. Mr. Dodds is reported to have made the call on instructions from the Foreign Secretary. Mr, Anthony Eden.—Reuter.
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