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 Russian and Manchoukuo border guards the past.
Reviewing the history of the border incidents, the press today recalled that the frst clash occurred in 1910 while the Czar still reigned over Rusnla, Seven years later another clash—took place when Russian guards attempted to occupy territory hear the scene of the present squabble.
'Commenting on the latest, distur nee, the popular dally "Miyako" said' that "although illegal ¢rossing fof Soviet troops into Manchoukuo territory fs not rare nowadays, the penetration of July 12 was perpetrate a larger scale than before."
"Although it is assumed," the journal continued, "that Soviet authorities are trying to divert attention fof the people from the purge to out-fide affairs, the present action is too Yeekless 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, "Responsibittiy for the possible outpreale of unfortunate incidents in thet ease would rest with the Soviet Union."
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