"The presence of Japanese troops in China has given rise to an extraordinary situation," the spokesman declared. "Regulations (o cope with such an' emergency naturally hed to) be worked out, "The present rules." he added, "are applicable only to individuals engaged in acts of a hostile nature against Japanese armed forces.
"We are confident that third party nationals will not engage in such activities detrimental to the safety of the Japanese forces. But, should the regulations unfortunately have to be principles of international law and to} the terms of existing treaties."
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