The Archive · 1939

Constructive Comment Asked

'The reactions of the foreign governments during the next two oF three months would probably have far-reaching effects in restoring relations between the Japanese Govern ment and the Powers In China. The spokesman hoped for' constructive comment and criticism, A correspondent stated that appre-benson among diplomats and businessmen existed to the effect that the restrictions would be so severe and licence conditions so strict that the reopening would virtually be a misnomer. La reply the spokesman that the lack of realization of revelling conditions led to this feclug. but he would reassure them of he' good faith of the Japanese. "The status quo ante was imoowsible at the resent. time, but restrictions would be limited to military requirements.

Recarding the reopening of the Pearl River, it was stated that milltary requirements acoin. were the measure by which this problem had to be studied, which the authorities 8 that sector' were doing.

CDN." Photos, Bus Huns into Nanking Road Watch Shan using Roed were compelled when @ Route No. 3. omnibus entrance of Hope Brothers ese watch and insirumeng shop at the corner of Honan filled." The damage to the shop, Above are scenes from the crash, the doorway, and a large crowd odd spectacle.

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