Baron Hayashi retorted that Japan had decided and would prevent it even if she should interfere in China's internal] affairs. Baron Tanaka, he remark ed, had made his decision and only} wished to know that of Marshall [Chang Hsueh-liang.
Marshal Chang repeated that the people's will was his will.
At this point the discussion was closed with a threat of serious consequences if Marshal Chang disregarded Baron Tanaka's will.
Immediately Marshal Chang returned to his office he called a meet. ing of the Committee of Peace and Order in order to debate upon the grave situation with which he was faced—Reuter.
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