No Recognition of "New Order" Likely Paris, Mar. 5.
France has so far rejected the Japanese suggestion that the French Government make a declaration recognizing the "actual situation im China where hostilities on a large scale are in progress," well-informed quarters said today.
Mr. Renzo Sawada, the Japanese Ambassador to Paris, it was understood, outlined the Japanese position in conversations at the French Foreign Office.
He was reported to have suggested that such a declaration by the French l FAYETTE
Shelling Watched 323 R. Lafayette Tel, 81200
The United States Ambassador, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, it is learned, saw Chinese artillery shelling a Japanese transport as he was travelling down the river from Hankow recently aboard an American gunboat en route to Shanghai.
When the American gunboat was above Wuhu the Ambassador is said to have heard sounds of gunfire and bursting shells. He went up on deck and watched the shelling.
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