Washington, Jan. 10.
State Department officials made no official comment to-day on the occupation of Tsingtao by Japanese troops, but recalled that Americans in Shantung, Province in, recent weeks had frequently been urged to evacuate.
Unofficial opinion here that Japan is facing a long struggle in China, with the Chinese apparently determined to reject present Japanese peace terms and hold out as long as humanly possible.
An editorial in the critical "Evening Star" to-day said "China is plainly set for a long haul which she is persuaded, despite the sacrifice and suffering it entails, sooner or later will bring her triumph. China's fortitude commands worldwide admiration."
The editorial said Japan's expecta-tons of a grinding task ahead for the Japanese Army had been indicated by the reputed plans of the Japanese Premier, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, for a four year campaign in China—United Press
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