Tokyo reports that a compromise settlement of the allocation of the Bri ish defense areas in Shanghai after the departure of the British troops would not be accepted by Japan were cited by the Post.
"The Japanese probably intend to keep the question open pending the outcome of the battle of Britain. They are not yet prepared to accept the German assurances that Britain is doomed. When and if England falls, there will be time enough for them to move. the same action should be followed by. the United States and Italy.
Regarding the presence of Japanese forces in Shanghai, the paper declared that the stationing of Japanese forces was a temporary measure the. National Government is able to maintain peace and order Japanese recently, Commander Hazama of the Japanese navy stated the regular press conference yesterday.
The Japanese spokesman in reply to a further question said he was not aware that Japanese tanks and units had been seen in the sector concerned. The Inquirer observed that hho had seen them in the sector with his own eyes.
Asked if any arrangement had been made for the Japanese to take over the sector the spokesman replied that the question of the local defence sec: tors was under negotiation and pointed Jout that the authorities concerned were exerting their best efforts. to secure @ proper solution speedily.
The spokesman then expressed his Japprehension that the smooth progress which was being made in the negotia-ons might suffer a breakdown it the matter of the defence sectors were thrashed out at the press conference. For this reason he pointed out that he would refrain from giving any more explanation regarding the matter, Meanwhile, they are reluctant to. forsake any ambitions in China."—
United. Press Japan "Ready to Withdra Tokyo, Aug. 19.
Japan's readiness to withdraw her troops from Shanghai in the event the new National Government of China at Nanking becomes capable of maintaining peace and order, was hinted by" the influential Japanese-Tanguage "Daily Asahi" in an editorial which assailed the Anglo-American attempt to. dispose of the question regarding the reallottment of defense sectors in Shanghai ug the impending withdrava British troops. the views expr Di International Publicity Bureau of the Nanking Government, the Asahi declared that the withdrawal of the British forees was only natural, and fon Sunday ight to five members of the British been associated with the police many ways. They were Sergt. Savage, Corporals Cooke, Owen, Busty") "Hurditch and" Lance: Corporal Ray. Each man received a case containing cuff links, matchbox and. silver spoon, which bore the crest of the SMP.
Supt. Jack Clissold made the present-
Although no official statement has been made about the date of the departure of British troops from Shanghai, itis expected that the withdrawal will start within a few days. Some troops will be leaving on Thursday or Friday, the "North-China Daily News" was informed from reliable
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