Seattle, Dec. 13.
"Though Japan is making efforts assist in the development of China's natural resources she is not, course, attempting to bar the door' of China against third Powers. but! rather invites them to participate the economic development of China, Mr, Kensuke Horinouchi, newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the [United States, declared on his arrival here yesterday.
"My principal mission in the United States, he said, "is to strengthen the {riendiy relations between Japan and. {the United States which have existed, 80 years.
'For many years past Japan has been seeking' to further promote peaceful relations between Japan and the United States, especially in East Asia, in_ understanding between" the two countries is indispensable for the preservation of peace in the Pacific country and consequently in the world.
"—Domei.
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