Chungking, Feb. 5.
The statement that Japan was contemplating the advisability of invoke ing rights of belligerency in order to prevent third powers from aiding China, a statement made by Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka of Japan, is viewed here as a further attempt ly the speaker to appease public opinion in his country.
"Competent quarters here However, are of the opinion that, as long as the European conflict remains undecided, Japan would avoid further complications with Great Britain, and especially with the United States—Havas.
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