Nanking, Dec. 24.
Perticipation in the enterprise of building a new East Asia was offered by the Japanese Expeditionary Force in Central China to all Chinese, re-gardies of political colouring, in a Dlatement issued here last night.
"The Japanese military command is always Prepared to receive and shake hands with anyone whether or not affiliated with the Kuomintang or its armies, who are desirous of teking part in the huge task.of recon structing a new China," the statement read.
"For those emerging from the Jightmare of futility and who have recognized the objectives of our sacred campaign, we are willing to Secept our enemies of yesterday as our friends regardless of their previous stand"
The statement was issued in the form of a commentary to the manifesto of the Premier, Prince Konoye, at Tokyo on Thursdcy, setting forth the views of the Japanese command in China.
An Appropriate Measure "The Government's statement elucldating the fundamental policies which will guide the readjustment of Japan-cee relations with a new China, is most appropriate measure in view of the current situation, "This, however, cannot be rexardea as indicating any new developments: occurring of any prospects of their taking place within the occupied areas of Central China," the statement said, "Japenese forces are at present engaged in _mopping-up operations against the Chinese troops remnants, who in the throes of their last breath, about to be dealt a frushing We are highly gratified. with the work of the Reformed Government"
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