Tokio, Dec. 29.
It is authoritatively stated although no official confirmation can be obtained, that the meeting of the Privy Council this afternoon unanimously passed a resolution to submit to the Throne condemning the policy of the Government anent China. The Cabinet met immed-lately thereafter and discussed the situation but no decision was reached. The Cabinet will meet again on December 30 with a view to finding a solution of the difficulty. Count Uchida attended the meeting of the Privy Council and explained the policy of the Foreign Office. After Count Uchida's explanation the resolution of condemnation was passed.
The Council maintains that the policy of the Cabinet is not in accordance with the best national interests of Japan or China.—Reuter.
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