Hanoi, Jan. 22.
Colonel Talsuat Kolke, of the Japanese Mission, at Hanoi, last night offered the services of the Japanese AMUssion as mediators in the present conflict, between French Indo-China and Thailand, informed Japanese Sources reporied today.
Col, Kolke's offer was made to th French authorities in Hanoi, accord ing to the report.
Meanwhile Thai troops succeeded in penetrating to the west bank of the Mekong River, near Bassak, about 20 miles south of Pakse. French {forees on the east bank of the river opposite Bassak were said to be rush-Ing defence preparations.
On the northern front in Laos Province, quiet reigned yesterday according to reports reaching Hanol.—United Press, Thal Air Losses
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