During his call on the' Japanese authorities, Mr. O. K. Yui expressed his profound regret over the occurrence of this unfortunate incident, reports Central Ne He called the attention of the Japanese authorities to the fact the City Government had on many previous occasions lodged protests with the Japanese. Naval Landing Purty over several minor disputes which had occurred between Japanese bluejackets and Chinese guards at the Hungjao Airfield as a result of repeated Japanese "spying."
He said that last night's armed scuffle was certainly It of the attempted forcible the drome by the J concern-a result of the discussion, both the Chinese and Japanese authorities greed to settle the incident through Giplomatic means and not to ageravote the situation Tt was announced ear! morning that the Japanese Naval Party will not take action moment. The incident subject of diplomatic negotiate considerable delay.
Japigese accused the of a "breach of promise" and of "lacking sincerity; a party of Japanese and Chinese officials, with a few newspapermen. left the Japanese consulate to visit the scene of the shooting and to bring in the bodies. The party were not allowed cross the bridge over. the Hungjao Road near the scene of the shooting until well after midnight. Earlier in the day, an inv ation had been made on the spot by Lieut.-Commdr. assistant Japanese Naval Attache, Japanese Landing and last night the Party issued an official statement.
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