London, Jan, 18, Japan's intention to." attache the and between Hongkong and Canton hag not yet been confirmed here.
Diplomatic circles, however, stated to-day that Great Britain could not protest against such an attack since it would only involve Chinese ter=
Majesty's Government, they added, will" merely instruct the Hongkong authorities to keep the strictest vigilance over British interests, The possibility of any intervention whatsoever by Great Britain cannot bbe considered, they concluded, despite the fact that war operations would be shifted to the vicinity of Hongkong.
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