The Archive · 1939

Japanese Statement on Holding Up Ship

Japanese authorities did not welcome the shipment of "all materials that might be of assistance toward prolonging the resistance of the Chiang regime against Japanese navy spokesman said yes terday afternoon, This comment was made in replying to a question in connection with the recent detention of the Italian steamer Tembien by the Japanese when the vessel was proceeding toward Ningpo with wheat, medical supplies and medical units.

The spokesman stated that bona fide medical supplies were not banned but that it was not permitted to ship chemicals, which might be used for other purposes than the relief of wounded and sick, from Japanese ai cupied areas to Ningpo and Wenchow, which are still held by the Chinese. this collaboration."

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