Results; Alleged Smuggling of Terrorists Amoy, June 15. Japanese have begun a blockade of Kulangsu. Three Japanese warships are stopping all supplies from the main= land, with the result that the overcrowded population of 50,000 in the International Settlement of Kulangsu is facing a precarious situation, The Japanese press announces that the entry into Kulangsu of firewood, charcoal and vegetables has been banned.
According to a Japanese spokesman, the intention of the Japanese is to "bring the Kulangsu Municipal Council to their senses!
in connection with the Japanese demands.
Surprise has been caused by the Japanese action, in view of an assurance given' by the Japanese authorities that they will ce-operate with the Council in suppressing, sub-Versive activities—Reuter, Crux of Japanese Demands Shown Ultimatum Reported Frost Our Own Comssroxsexr Hongkong, June 15.
The situation in Kallangsu was ported to have become tense again Today after the Japanese authorities were understood to have delivered fan ultimatum to the Kulangsu Munlcipal Council demanding. immediate acceptance of Japanese demands for control of the foreign aren.
Simultaneously, the Japanese navy was reported to have imposed. Blockade measures against Kulangst. similar to. those being enforced at Nentsin. The Kulangsu Municipal Counc" was reported to have delivered to the, Japanese a vigorous protest against the new blockade Which already is causing a food short-rage on the small island.
Diplomatic negotiations between the authorities are Broken down In Kulangsu, Yeaving the Japanese with the. choice of taking armed action against American, British and French bluejackets on the island or moderating their demands. "United Press.
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