Washington, June 3.
'Though because of more' urgent affairs in other parts of the world Mr. Cordell Hull's statement: concerning eventual relinquishment of extraterritoriality in China has not been the Subject of wide editorial comment, it hailed generally as a move in the right direction and as, something China deserves, if arnly because of the long fight she has put up for her independence. Mr, Hull's letter doubtedly is an-Important chapter Sino-American relations, it is stated.
'The Republican "Baltimore Sun' today suggested that If was a letter which Japan might well study. The paper said it would encourage the Chinese Government "and people. since it constituted another striking assurance of America's friendship for and faith in China.
Opportunity to. Japan 'The "Sun suggested that Japan might note that the letter set' forth principle and, programme on the Basis of which it was possible for the United States. China and Japan to} agree, because it offered Japan an opportunity to reconsider her posi tion now and for the future in view of the fact that Japan at various times recently had seemed' to suggest her desire for some kind of settlement in Asia, On the other hand the "Washington Star" said this was a diplomatic move which increased the tension between Japan and the Uniled States. and Vhat a fresh crisis in their relations might not be far off.
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