Nanking, July 23, Nanking is completely in the dark over the terms of the "local settlement" reached between the Japanese military authorities in North China and General Sung Cheh-yuan. Although the agreement was reached on July 19, General Sung has not communicated the text to the capital, and {he opinion is consequently expressed that the terms must be of a nature unacceptable to Nanking.
Pending definite information on the subject, however, the Government leaders here decline to offer comment, nor are they in a position to formulate a decision, dri the circumstances, which are admittedly most embarrassing. Nanking is adopting an attitude of watchful waiting, and, at the same time, is holding troops ready for eventualities. Reuter, Situation. Eased Tokyo, July 23.
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