Nanking, Jan. 22.
The need for exhaustive prepa ons by both Japan and China here embarking on the proposed discussion.: for adjusting their relations was enid kasized by Mr. Yakichiro Suma, Sapanese Consul-General, in a. 1's hour interview with Gen. Chang Chun, "the Foreign " Minister, this atterncon. Mr, Suma, according. to 4 resume of is conversation which hie "Rave to Japanese. reporters, informed the Foreign Minister' of the strong desire prevailing among officials and others to. se0 nese relations restored "to In this connection, the Sapaneso Government was tu full accord with the Nanking. proposal to open pourparlers in Nanking, but fell that ample preparations. should be made beforehand, Gen, Chang, Mr. Suma stated, de-lared his readiness. to" begin preparations for the conference at once.
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