London, Oct. 27.
With rumours of peace negotiations making the rounds since the fall of Canton, it is now definitely learned that tentative movements have ready been made by influential Japanese quarters to induce the British Government to offer their services for the restoration of peace in the Far East.
It is understood that one or two prominent British business men are supporting the movement, but that nothing of an official nature has yet taken place. B It is suggested, however, thàt Great Britain might inquire of both China and Japan, whether they now wanted peace, and invite them to a conference merely on that basis, making no mention of terms on one side, or stipulations on the other.
Japanese circles here affirm that the Japanese generals are as anxious əs the civilians to end the war, in view of the enormous losses already caused to Japan in men, money and materials. Hence it is confidently believed that Japan would accept the terms which China could accept.
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