Hankow, Feb. 9.
The Japanese report that the Chinese Government was "approaching the British Government for mediation in the Sino-Japanese conflict" is described by high Chinese officials here to-day as "another attempt on the part of the Japanese to create internal dissension within the Chinese Government."
"When the Japanese occupied Nanking, Chinese circles here allege, rumours were spread that the Chinese Government was suing for peace, "Similar tactics," they say, "are again being adopted with the Japanese making a drive towards Hsuchowfu."
The. Chinese Government's determination to continue in its resistance, they emphasize, will not be affected by such rumours.—Reuter.
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