Shanghai, Nov. 14.
Questioned as to his interpretation Jot the withdrawal of part of the
Japanese Army spokesman in Shang-Erich forces from North China, the hat at the press conference yesterday Jevening said that the obvious conclusion to be reached was that the British Government feels. that the p, lives and property of British subjects in North China can be amply protected. by the Japanese Army. Referring to the report that the British action was: the result of pressure applied by the Japanese Government the spokesman Said that he did not believe that any pressure was applied by the Japanese. ite referred the matter to the Embassy spokesman who said that he had not heard of any pressure on the British Government. The Embassy. spokesman shared the opinion of the Army [spokesman that the Brilish Government world not have withdrawn pert of their forces, inspire. of urgent
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