Tientsin, June 27.
In connection with the protest filed yesterday by the Japanese Consul-General, Mr. Shigenori Tashiro, with Mr. E. G. Jamieson, the British Consul-General, regarding British press reports on the Tientsin issue, it is understood that Mr. Jamieson has sent a reply embodying the following points:
1. He acknowledges receipt of the protest alleging distortion of facts by British news sources.
2. He asks the Japanese Consul-General to furnish evidence of the Japanese allegation, adding that he will be glad to receive such evidence.
3. The British Consul-General will submit copies of signed statements of British nationals, who have been subjected to indignities at the same time requesting an investigation and a reply.—Reuter,
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