The report that the demands have. been presented to the Chinese Ambassador further discourages any hope of their being seriously considered by the Chinese Government, inasmuch as it has been the latter's avowed policy not to assume direct talks with Japan, according to the message.
The Empress of Asia, in which Mr, Hsu is a passenger together with six Or seven members of the Embassy, is due here from Japan on Monday. The vessel will sail for Hongkong the next day.
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