The Archive · 1939

japan's Threat To British Area

Hitherto, there has been no editorial comment on the situation in Shanghai, The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" reports that no fresh official information had reached London on the position in Shanghai last night, but on Saturday, it was mot expected that events would develop along very difficult lines.

On the other hand, the situation in Tientsin is being watched from London, he says, "with rather more anxiety." The same correspondent says that it is learned that the British Government is satisfied with the form of implications, apologies and undertakings given by Japan concerning the bombing of Hongkong territory.

—Reuter.

"Mainichi" Charges S.M.C.

Although the Embassy spokesman stated at yesterday's press conference that no official Information hed been given to the Japanese press, regarding motes between the Chairman of Consul the Shanghai Council and lo Japanese

"Mainchi" nevertheless published the fol comment: ce and cunning" were contained in the reply given by Mr. of the lon Saturday evening to the ote of February 22. ceded by ossian mow, that the chances c c their apprehension are consid increased.

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