Asked in the House of Commons whether, in view of the fact that Japan had created a small independ fent state in Northern China, any British diplomatic representatives retained in Peking, Lord Cranborie, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, lied, "The Embassy in Peking remains in the charge of a diplomatic He has been instructed to Avoid any action or attitude which fight Imply recognition by Wis jesty's Government of any Government other than the National Gov-
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