Hongkong, Sept. 4.
The Japanese ultimatum, demanding permission for the passage of troops through Indo-China, has been withdrawn for the time being, according to information received here tonight by well-informed circles. Di cussions between French authori and the Japanese mission were resumed in Hanoi today, it is understood.
Tension in the French Colony, following the French rejection of Japanese demands, however, remains acute. The Saigon radio last night announced the suspension of regular railway services.
Admiral Decoux, Governor-General of Indo-China, is stated in a Chinese report from Kwangchowwan to have reached an agreement with Chungking regarding measures to be taken the French and Chinese authori-in the event of an invasion.
Admiral Decoux is also reported to have given Chungking an assur-
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