The Archive · 1936

Mr, Suma Pessimistic

Tokyo, Oct.. 25.

The negotiations have reached a point where substantial progress has become impossible, according to Mr. Y, Suma, states a semi-oficial source. He has informed the Foreign Ofice that latterly the attitude of the Chinese Government towards the Japan-ce proposals has stiffened, as a result the internal and the international situation, He blames certain Chinese leaders for inciting the populace to the idea of resistance, and, in consequence of this, he declares, Chinese public opinion towards Japan has Jerown more and more hostile.

Mr, Suma reported in detail on the internal situation in China, as well the '"manguvres" of Western Powers, notably the USS.R. When interviewed by the Press, however, Mr. Suma declined to "give any opinion whether the Western Powers really were indulging in "back scene" activities to restrain Japan—Reuter,

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