Tani, Minister-at-large, who was re+ presented by Mr. Hidaka, read:
"Recognizing the importance of Sino-Japanese amity in securi everlasting peace in the Orient, the Japanese Government had spared no effort to foster friendly relations between the two countries.
"It was a matter of great regret that the Nationalist Government de-Mberately opened hostilities against Mar. 28.
Contracts and treaties concluded after to-day between the Nationalist Government and any provincial ministration with foreign Powers and. Individuals will not be recognized by the new "Reformed Government of the Republic of China."
This was announced this morning by Mr. Shen Neng-i, spokesman for the new regime, in his first interview with the press The statement read:
"The Reformed Government of the Republic of China will respect the just rights of foreign nationals and governments in China, according to Principles of international law and usage, "However, following the founding of this Government, it will not recognize treaties or contracts entered into after to-day by foreign Powers with the so-called National Government and various provincial authorities in China.
"Likewise, it will not assume responsibility accruing from such agreements."—Domel.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.