New York, Apr. 5.
Favourable reaction is shown in an editorial of the "New York Times" to Mr. R. A. Butler's recent statement in the House of Commons on the new Chinese Central Government. -'The British Government now stands with the American Government in refusing to recognize Mr. Wang Ching-wei's regime.
"Any other decision is inconceivable, when the British are fighting to end aggression in Europe," the paper declares.
Continuing, the newspaper states that Sir Robert Craigies speech is now in its proper perspective, and was probably intended to soften the blow of the British non-recognition of the new Nanking Government.
It is also thought to be rather a wistful confession that Britain would like to be friendly with Japan—Reuter.
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