Japanese consular authorities lih consistently informed their Americat colleagues that the American mission ary was in no danger and well, but they have never supplied actual proof nor have they clearly explained the Nanchang situation.
The fears of the American authort= ties for Mr. Holland's safety were further increased when no word war lneard from three American missionary women attached to the Nanchang hospital. All efforts to make contact, with them have failed.
After failing to obtain any reply to Teller which they had sent him last month through the Japanese military authorities, American consular officials were understood to be negotiating with the Japanese for an American official to visit Nanchang.
The Japanese consular authorities were reported to have told the American Consulate that the American Fequest that the Japanese provide a plane for an American investigator kas been referred to the Japanese military authorities in Nanchang and that they were waiting for an answer, United Press.
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