Peking, Apr. 25.
As indicated by the recent declaration of Mr. Kellogg, the Secret: Jary of State, American is disinclined for a strong policy in connexion with the five Powers' second Note on the Nanking outrages, which is to be presented to the "Nationalist" government, Thus difference of Jopinion exists between Americn and the three other Powers, namely, Britain, France, and Italy, _which insist upon a strong attitude, and] the situation becomes critical for the expected joint action.
On instructions from General Baron Tanaka, Premier and Foreigi Minister, to the effect that Japan is resolved to act to the last in Jconcert with the Powers in dealing,
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