Nanking, Oct, 2.
'An atmosphere of profound' pessimism prevails in the capital, ix view of Japan's insistence on direct pogotiations with Gen. Chiang Kalshek, and the equally firm stand Chinese quarters that any negotia-tons must be conducted through Gen. Chang Chun, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, 'In an outspoken leader to-day, the "sin Min Pao" characterizes' the recent statement of the spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Ofice, that the was ripe for Gen. Chiang Kalshek to return to Nanking to sold Outstanding Sino-Japanese issues, a. contrary to diplomatic usage and courtesy. As Foreign Minister, Goa. Chang Chun represents the Chinese Government as well as the nation in foreign affairs, the Journal oh: serves, adding that, by insisting negu~ ations should be conducted. direct with the Generalissimo, the spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Ofice insulting the Chinese Government.
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