Tokyo, Oct, 24.
Guiding principles" to be followed for the termination of the China hostilities will be disclosed by the Japanese Government in a formal statement to be issued after the capture of Hankow, Domei was informed in reliable quarters tonight.
"Mutual respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity" and guarantees: against a repetition of hostilities will form the basic principles of Japan's future attitude, it was understood.
The Japanese Government expects the fall of Hankow to mark the "beginning of the final stage" of the conflict which It anticipates will marked by protracted hostilities and, long-term. rehabilitation and reconstruction in the occupied areas.
The government will adhere to its statement of January 16, in which it declared that it would cease to deal with the Nationalist administration in negotiations for a full settlement of the dispute, Domei was further informed—Domel,
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