The Archive · 1939

No Instructions Yet Sent by London

London, Aug. 8.

Japanese reports' that instructions have been sent to Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador in Tokyo, with reference to the currency, and to the Chinese silver in the British Concession at Tientsin, are incorrect.

Instructions are still being considered, but none have yet been sent.

Reuter learns that a draft ageeement with reference to the policing of the British Concession at Tientsin has been framed, but that it is still the subject of negotiation—Reuter. fresh evidence supplied by the Japanese regarding the alleged complicity of the four Chinese in the murder on April 6 at Tientsin of the Chinese head of the Japanese-controlled Customs. The announcement regarding the fate of the four men may be expected shortly, they said,

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