Tokyo, Feb. 26.
Japan again warned the United States today that it would regard with "serious concern" the new 'US$20,000,000 American loan to China.
The warning was voiced by the Japanese Foreign Omice spokesman, Mr. ¥. Suma, who pointed out that the proposed American loan to the Chungking Government would "certainly strengthen the political position of General Chiang Kaishek," even if it was not tended for military purposes. United Press. accordance with the policy of military and naval authorities unless an unforeseen obstacle intervened future.
Regarding the date, he said it could not be set." He denied a press report that the Yangtze ought to be opened within two months of the Japanese [Government's announcement.—Reuter.
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