London, June 22.
The British Government is expected immediately to support the reject tion by the British Navy in China waters ct the Japanese request that British warships leave Swatow. it was learned today.
London was believed to be urgently consulting Washington on the latest developments both at Tientsin and Swatow and was reported seeking ce-operation in joint action against the Japanese ultimatum that foreigners be forced to: evacuate Swatow.
The rejection by Admiral Harry E Yarnell, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, of the Japanese request and his warning that the United States would hold the Japenese responsible for any damage to American property or danger to American nationals in Swatow was regarded as a clear rebuff to Japan.—United Press
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