§ 3. Captain NORTHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what have been the terms offered by Japan to China as a condition for the termination of hostilities; and whether he will make a statement as to the precise relationship which now obtains between the two countries in question?
§ Mr. EDENThe terms were communicated to the British authorities in Shanghai as confidential intermediaries; they have also been communicated to the Secretary-General of the League, but I am not sure that they can be published without a breach of confidence. I am making inquiries on the point and will communicate again with my hon. and gallant Friend. As regards the last part of the question, a state of war has not been proclaimed by either party, and diplomatic relations still exist.