Tokyo, Jan. 31.
The American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph C. Grew, last night expressed hhis satisfaction with the steps taken by. the Japanese Government to deal with the atest incident involving US, citizens in China.
The American envoy called at the Gaimusho to receive a reply to his representations of the previous day In connection with the. slapping of Mr, John M, Allison, Third Secretary of the US. Embassy in China, by 0 Japanese soldier in Nanking on January. 26, "the slapping of Mr. Allison by a Japanese soldier in Nanking, under whatever circumstances the incident might Nave taken place, was an extremely unfortunate" occurrence'" Mr, Grew was informed by Mr. Ken-nuke Horinoueht, "Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs:
"The Japanese Government." the Gaimusho oMeial further told- Mr, Grow "on its part, wishes to press its profound regrets over this happening.
'In view of the serious character' of the incident, the Japanese Government wishes to give its assurances that, on completion of strict inves tigations, steps wil be taken for adequate punishment of those res ponsible for the act,—Domei,
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