Changkaofeng is a strategic village commanding a view of Rashin Bay in Korea and the Soviet naval- base at Possiet. Several clashes have occurred in this locality between Ri sian and Manchoukuo border guards in the past.
Reviewing the history of the border incidents, the press today recalled that the first clash occurred in 1910 while the Czar still reigned over Russia. Seven years later another clash—took place when Russian guards attempted to occupy territory near the scene of the present squabble.
Commenting on the latest disturbance, the popular daily "Miyako" said that "although illegal crossing of Soviet troops into Manchoukuo territory is not rare nowadays, the penetration of July 12 was perpetrate ed on a larger scale than before.
"Although it is assumed," the journal continued, "that Soviet authorities are trying to divert attention of the people from the purge to outside affairs, the present action is too reckless and serious on the part of the Soviet Union.
"It is natural for the Manchoukuo Government to file a protest but if the Soviet Union fails to respond quickly there may be no other way for the Manchoukuo Government but to resort to real power to expel the Soviet troops from the area.
"Responsibility for the possible outbreak of unfortunate incidents in that case would rest with the Soviet Union."
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