London, Feb. 15.
Russo-Japa-ese conversations were progressing and an agreement between the two countries was definitely possible, well-informed quarters here believed today.
This impression was widespread among the well-informed quarters. These quarters pointed out that Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka, Japanese Foreign Minister, yesterday emphasized that Janan is doing her utmost to im¢ prove relations with the Soviets.
Speaking in the Lower House before the Budget Committee, Mr. Matsuoka pointed out that "the So viers are slow-tempered and therefore it is taboo for us to become impatient i" dealing with them."
The Foreign Minister also said that the atmosphere for adjustment in relations was favourable because the "Soviets seem to have recognized Japan's true intentions to settle the differences in earnest."—United Press.
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"It is the need now, more than ever, to bring about a better under. standing of each other's position in order to secure the interests a d well-being of our two nations, thereby preserving peace in the Pacific and maintain ing the traditional friendship between us.
"Toward that end I have resolved to do all I can Mr. Roosevelt, in turn, told the rew Ambassador, "there are, as you have stated, developments in relations between the United States and Janan which have caused concern. I wale come your ance thet the me terests of traditional friendship tween our two countries a d of the well-being of the American and apanese peoples you are resolved to do all you can to bring about a bet" ier understanding, "I am confident" the President stated, "of your devotion to this objectly I feel your long associations with American people especially qualify you for this mission, You may be sure that I a: d other officials of the Government stand ready at all times to facilitate in every appropriate and practicable way your duties s Ambassador to this country.
Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, personally accomnaried Admiral Nomura to the White House, stead of the usual protocol official from the State Department. The int g lasted about 15 minutes.—
United Press.
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