Washington, Jan. 10.
State- Department officials made no oMfcial comment tonday on ' the occupation of Tsingtao by Japanese troops, but recalled that Americans in Shantung Province in recent weeks had frequently been urged 10 evacuate.
Unofficial opinion here is that Japan is facing a long struggle in China, with the Chinese apparently delesmined to reject present Japanese peace terms and hold out as long as humanly possible.
'An editorial in' the critical "Bvening 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. Chins's fortitude" commands worldwide admiration"
The editorial said Japan's expecta. tions 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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