The Archive · 1940

London Press Reaction

London, Mar. 17.

The only British press reaction thus fat to the statement issued on Mur the Japanese Premier Adu Mitsumasa Yonai, regarding, Japan's dealings with the projected new central government, 1s cousined la the "Observer." which declares edit-anatly that If is not clear as. to exactly how Japan hopes to iunpose hier terms.

'Mr. Wang Ching-wei, leader of the orthodox Kuomintang' and central figure of the proposed regime, is a necessary instrument as for as 0ecupied China is concerted, but does for Admiral Yonai beg the question unless he can induce General Chiang Kai-shek and Mr, Warg to ce-oper= ate? the paper asks.~ Reuter.

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