The Archive · 1939

Powers Said. Disappointed

Britain, the' United' states, and France, the Shanghai correspondent of the Tokyo "Nichi-Nichi" "chain of newspapers said in a dispatch today, have met with disappointment "in their hope that joint pressure, as displayed in Kulangsu, would weaken the Japanese stand towards the question of the settlements in Amoy and in Shanghai, Prospects of a solution of the Kulangu "imbroglio", he said, were-not. only not in sight, but on the contrary the situation was going from bad to worse, Japan's unrelenting standi silt the matter had not shown any signs of weakening in Spite of the strong American pressure, he stated.

"Even if the question of Kulangsu should be settled locally or\technically," the correspondent declared,

States are most likely to take joint France, the United action to frustrate Japanese efforts to execute reforms in the Settlements, "Japan must renew her grim determination (o meet the situation in accordance with her fixed policy, the "Nichi-Nichi's" correspondent said.—Domei. crowd of any size is seen on {he line:

On hearing the buzzer, the. King abd Queen immediately go o the nearest window and wave to spectators:

His Majesty's easy manner and avoidance of formalities were never so successful as during the reception to scores of journalists, "America Canadian and British, who are following the Reval toür, did there is every ground for the belief that Their Majesties' popular welcome will be almost as vociferous in the United States as in Canada, On at public appearances. the King has been notably supported Њy the Queen, whose charming demeanour and obvious interest has made her a great favourite.—Reuter.

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