"Provisional Government"
Addresses Notes to French, British Consulates Tientsin, June 23 Four demands in connection with The situation in the Tientsin foreign concessions have been communicated by the Peiping "Provisional Government" to the British and French Embassies, it was learned here today. The demands are as follows The terrorist and Communist elements: in the Concessions handed over, 2. Ca-operation must be extended. in the "Provisional Government" currency policy including the prevention of the circulation of National Government notes, and assistance in the transfer of National Government's reserves in the British Concession.
3. The inspection of Chinese banks, exchange shops and stores in-the British Concession.
4. The suppression of acts, and of) the publication of opinion, contrary to the policy of the "Provisional Government."
was learned that the British consular authorities today received a copy of a letter, dated June 22, from the Mayor of Tientsin, in which was enclosed a copy of the letter sent by the "Provisional Government" to the British and:. French Embassies, in "which the demands were included.
It is understood that the French Consulate has received. a similar letter.
This letter warns that, if the Concessions authorities tolerate any disturbances caused by the 'Chiang Ki shek regime,' the "Provisional Government" will be obliged to "examine the fundamental source of this problem, and take necessary steps."
H.M.S. Lowestoft (990 tons) arrived at Peitaiho today.
It is understood that she will visit Shanhaikuan, and possibly also Chinwangtao.—Reuter. sults."
Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Labour leader, sought information regarding the situation in Swatow, following the Japanese ultimatum.
The Prime Minister replied that he had received no official information today, but that newspaper reports made it appear that the Japanese had somewhat withdrawn from the view that they had held.
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