"Anxious to seek a peaceful settle ment the Chinese authorities in a most conciliatory spirit entered into discussions with the Japanese wit a view to averting the imminent danger of a catastrophe. On July 12 the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs suggested to the Counsellor of the Japanese Embassy the immediate cessation of military mov ments on both sides but received no response from the Japanese Gov-
Japanese problems and at the same time cease all her armed aggression and military movements in China. In the event of such a happy change of heart China would, in conformity with her traditional policy of peace continue her efforts to avert a situation pregnant with dangerous possi bilities both for East Asia and for the world at large.
"In th our supreme fight not only for a national but for a world caus not only for the preservation of ow own territory and soveretghty but ernment.
"On July 19 the Chinese Governnient formally renewed its proposal in writing for the simultaneous ces section of troop movements and mutual withdrawal of troops to their respective original positions on date to be agreed upon by both sides. It was also unequivocally stated that for the settlement of the unfortunate affair, the Chinese Government was prepared to accept ans pacific means recognized by Inter national Law and treaties such as friendly nations w pathy with us will be consciow their obligations unde the into
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