16 APRIL 1927, Page 2

On Monday Great Britain, America, France, Japan and Italy presented .

Identic Notes to the Chinese Bureau for Foreign Affairs at Shanghai regarding the Nanking outrages. The Notes demand punishment of the com- manders of the Chinese troops responsible for the murders and injury to property ; an apology in writing from the Commander-in-Chief of the Cantonese armies, together with a written guarantee that there shall be no repetition of such incidents, and complete reparation for personal injuries and damaged property. The Powers add that they will take such measures as they consider adequate if the Cantonese authorities do not comply within a reasonable time. * * *