Mar. 17.
In these days of uncertainty the greatest importance attaches to the statement made by Baron idehara, the Japanese Foreign Minister, in respect of Jap: policy to China, Replying to questions in the Diet the Mini ter said that "Japan did not me tend to return her concessions in China at present as she did not consider that the time was ripe for such action." The statement is-the more to be emphasized im \view of rumours which have been" current. attributing to. Japan: wealthy and powerful. They: the launch originally stole. at act of generosity very different attitude. It
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