To Fight Until Japanese Leave the Country Chungking, June 9.
"The persistent circulation of peace rumours by Japan makes it necessary for us to state most emphatically that they are absolutely without foundation," declared a Chinese spokesman toda; lo motive behind such rumours," he continued, "is too obvious. The situation ín Europe has given incentive to a large section un Japan to bring about early peace with China so that she may devote all her power and resources in striking southwards.
"Let it be known once for all that as long as Japanese soldiers remain Qn Chinese soil, and the Nine-Power Treaty is not upheld, there can be mo talk of peace between Japan and China. t it also be know that no outside influence or suggestions of peace can alter China's determination carry on resistance until her object is attained. I hope this will be the last denial necessary to discredit completely the groundless rumours of peace circulated by the Japanese."—Reuter.
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