"The latest reports po crime-situation is still very bad in. Western extra-Settlement district, the Japanese authorities have expr ed their intention of doing away wi! a number of gambling houses and dens of vice, to which the disorderly csnditions in this district are chiefly due," declared the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, in the House of Commons today in the course of a discussion on the outside roads question in Shanghai.
Mr. Butler announced that following the signing of a modus vivendi for the policing of outside roads, the Japanese Consul-General issued a communique declaring that the Japan ese authorities were ready to resume negotiations in regard to the policing of Hongkew and other areas north ihe Soochow Creek.
"The conversations are in fact he continued, "and it is hoped that these negotiations, will lead settlement of other questions at sue concerning the Council's jurisdiction in these areas." D Sir John Wardlaw-Milne, Conservative member for the Kidderminster division of Worcestershire, then asked: "Will Mr. Butler express the appre-dation of this country to the Japanese for the definite action contemplated, and press them, if possible, to get on with the work?"
Mr. Butler. "I will see that the expression of appreciation is passed forward, and the work pressed on, as he desires."—Reuter.
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