The Archive · 1938

Denies Report

wolests wilh the Japanese over the nding of two parties from Japanese warships at Weilaiwel early this the United Press learned from able sources here to-day.

'Japanese frees were said to have been landed near British property. Liukungtao. Island, Atler negotiations with British ofieials, reports said, the Japanese agreed to' withdraw. Two Sapanese.erulsers are still standing by of! the island, however.

British authorities are said to have Informed the Jpaanese that all future dealings with' both Chinese and Tritons regarding Weihaiwei must be made through the British Consul who watching both Chinese and British interests in Weilsiwel since the departure of te Chinese Commissioner Who arrived in Hongkong early The British Cruiser, Has. Suffolk, and the sloop, H.MLS, Sandwich, at present are standing by at Welhaiwet And. the Capetown is expected to arrive there to-night-—United Prpss.

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