"Wang Chingewei was said to have been informed of the decision of the Imperial Conference. Japanese circles said Wang was in agreement with the. Tokyo Government's plans to seekra direct peace agreement with Chungking.
The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka, was reliably reported to have informed the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Grew, that he intended to seek personal direct contact with Generalissimo Chiang during the present Japanese peace effect.
Mr. Matsuoka was believed to have requested that the United States take no action in the Pacific which might handicap Japan's peace efforts or encourage Chungking to continue its war of resistance against Japanese invasion.
"Army Reported Agreeable Japanese Army circles in China which have supported the Nanking regime, and favoured its recognition by Japan, were reported to have agreed to give Mr. Matsuoka a "final opportunity" to seek peace directly with Chungking Government.
Informed quarters here were silent as to details of the terms which Mr. Matsuoka plans to offer Generalissimo Chiang, but the terms severe described as being "liberal" Some quarters believed they would at least be the most liberal terms which Japan has yet offered the Chungking Government.
Information was not available here as to the role which Wang Chihg-wei end his clique could expect to play if Tokyo is able to come to terms with. Generalissimo Chiang. There were indications, however, that Japan might attempt to bring about a reconciliation between Wang and the Chungking regime at the same time that are being made to re-estal peace between the Chungking and Japanese governments—United Press.
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