Although the last note sent to' the State Department before the de-Parture for Europe of the Chinese ter, Dr. Wu Chao-chu, subtly gested that the good offices neutral friendly Powers would be acceptable to China in connection with the Sino-Russian dispute, Col. Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of] State, declared to-day that action, was not required.
It is believed here that other Powers are not acting, in view of the fact that Soviet Russia discovered, through subterranean cha nels, that tentative mediation was. being. discussed by the Powers during July, and strongly denounced the' move.
In view of this attitude on the part of Moscow, there is no present indication of any outside peace moves, since it is felt on all sides that to promote such action would be futile unless both the principals; in the controversy were ready and willing to abide by any action taken, Unwillingness on the part Soviet Russia to accept mediation Would mean that any such move on the part of the United States or other Powers would be no more than an empty gestare—United Press.
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