Tokyo, Jan. 20.
On leaving these shores I carry away a heavy heart" said Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, the Chinese Ambassador to Japan, prior to-his departure for Hongkong, in the Empress of Asia, this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
"Last March, Mr. Hsu declared, "when 1 returned to Japan. I felt much concerned regarding relations between China and Japan, realizing that if nothing were done to improve matters, the situation would go from bad to worse."
The Chinese diplomat stated that, at that time, he had pointed out the gravity of the situation to Japanese leaders and also to influential Japanese in China. However, continued Mr. Hsu. on July 7 the unfortunate Lukouchiao incident occurred.
"Although very unwell" the diplomat said, "I felt in duty-bound to return to my post, on July 16, only io witness a situation which was drifting more and more dangerously, until now we have come to such a condition that I can only view it with an aching heart."
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