The Archive · 1940

Still Preparing

Hongkong, Sept. 5.

Japanese residents and the Japanese Inspectorate in French Indo-China, which had previo been ordered to leave Indo-Chi day, have now been instructed to remain, though nevertheless, they have been warned to be prepared for evacuation, according to a message received here from Kw: wan. There is still a se @irect news from Indo-China cing strictly censored.

is change in the but it is stated th continuing the ey: areas, and preparations for defence The Governor-General of Indo-China, Admiral Decoux, conferred again with Japanese officials but the course of the dis have not been indicated, though unconfirmed reports state that the object of the Japanese was to endeavour to po suade Admiral Decoux to certain agreements which have been reached between the Vichy Gov ment and Japanese representatives in France.—Reuter.

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