"This course of action, the Japanese Government naturally takes with at regret, for its policy has been the maintenance of peace Asia based upon the prosperous existence of Japan and China "The constant aim of the Japanese Government has been Sino-Japanese ce-operation, At this time, it has no intention other than the eradication nti-Japanese movement in elimin China the ating from present sti of affairs, ese Government is seeking realization harmony and ce-operation between Japan, China and Manchoukuo, property in Shanghai, the suggestion an should "cease invoking lit of self-defence" there is ly unacceptable," official quar ers dedo "Taxed to Limit Announcing that it felt thi the patience of the Japanese Gov nent has now been taxed to the nit," the C t at 1 o'clock made public its intention to determined action in China This decision followed the ters of Siate summoned by the
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