Washington, Dec, 26.
Japanese military authorities in China must be consulted before Japan can make any concessions for the purpose of effecting a new trade treaty with the United States, Mr. K. Horinouchi, Japanese Ambassador to Washington said yesterday.
Any concessions which Tokyo might possibly make would be subject to the approval of the Japanese military authorities in China, he said, and therefore the Tokyo Foreign Office must obtain the support of officials in China before an agreement can be written to replace the existing treaty, Tokyo, is therefore sending a commission of military and civil leaders to China war zones for consultations with Army leaders to effect the "necessary unanimity," Mr. Horinouchi said,
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