Gen, Nishihara dispatched a Viaison officer today to the border to order the Japanese forces to halt Aghting and also attempt a peaceful settle ment.
Dongdang, which appeared to be the ehlet point of the Japanese attack, was prominently featured in the frst week of this month when a Japanese Battalion entered it. At that time, the French ameer in charge of the area managed to convince the Japanese that they should retire without a lash, Gen, Nishihara expressed his Foprets over this incident which, he said, was the result of the Japanese omer commanding the battalion feting on his own initiative, Japanese forces invaded Indo-China Tate yesterday but met, stiff French resistance at all points. of contact, French officials announced here early Chis_ morning.
"The main body of the Japanese al lacking forces, part of the militant Canton army. crossed the border near Dongdang at 10 o'clock Inst night. the. Japanese launched an attack against French blockhouse which Yelurned the Japanese fire.
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