Powers interested in the reopening of the Yangtze to commercial naviga-ion have adopted the attitude of a Shylock, the "Tokyo Nichi-Nichi," one of the two leading newspapers in Tokyo declared today.
Thy permitted China to halt Yangtze navigation, but the moment Japan does it, they protest," the daily aid in commenting on the recent fommuniqué issued Ju Shanghai by the Japanese army and navy regard the Yangtze question.
"It is the spirit behind this attitude of the Powers that causes a protongation of the present hostilities and prevents a restoration to normal of conditions In the occupied areas," the Journal went on, "If the Powers Feally desire to see peace in Bast Asia, they should take stock of the twisting situation and restrain themselves." the journal declared, point-ug out that it was the Japanese navy {hat had opened a channel in the Yonstze from Shanghai to Yochow: or the conduct of their operations.
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