Mr, Horinouchi took issue with the Soviet diplomat regarding the allegation that Japanese aerial bombardments had been directed at non-combatants, The entire city of Canton, Mr. Horinouchi was said to have pointed cut, had been fortified, Similar defences had been erected in Nanking, Hankow, and cther cities, the Vice-Minister was quoted as saying.
The Vice-Minister was also reported to have cited the use of Soviet aircraft manned by Soviet pilots in attacks on cities in Nationalist territory in Spain.
"Mr, Smetanin, the spokesman sai had failed to give "a definite answer with regard to the supply of arms and men to Chína.—Domel,
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