Possibilities for the conclusion of a mew Treaty of Commerce and Naviga-lon between America and Japan, to sce that which will expire' on Jsnuary 26, were "abundant, stated. "1 is Jendeavour to negotiate a new treaty, although, of course, we should not neglect preparations to. meet a situation where we should be without 3 treaty," he added.
Mr. Kato said there was no question Jon which" negotiations between the United States and Japan had to be conducted in China parallel tothe general conversations on American= nese relations now going The Japanese diplomatic authorities, continued, were making prepara:
fo adjust their organization to, Micet the situation arising from the establishment of a new Central Gov= ferment of Chi "Nothing definite hax yet been decided, however," he remarked, Mr. Kato said he intended to spend about a week in Peiping interviewing Verious people.—Damei.
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