"Though I am not personally acquainted either with leaders of the 'National Government' or of Nanking, confident that with the assist" ance of Chinese military and civilian authorities, all points of difficulty will tye smoothed over with as little trouble as possible," Mr. Honda told newspapermen following his arti shall do my wimest (0 diseharre any duties to the mutual benefit of both Japan and China," declared the new envoy.
"atler settling down at Nanking, 1 may tour Nort China, and may. then return to Tokyo for a visit to report on conditions and my impressions in China." he further said.
After paying homage at the Shan; hak Shrine and the Higashi, and Nishi Honganji Temples, Mr, Honda was feted at a welcoming, reception held Inthe Astor House. Hotel Tatoki Horiuchi, Japanese General at Shanghai,
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