Salients in the Day's News

London, April 20--The British Government will stand by its treaties affecting China and resist strongly any attempt to override them if and when they are challenged, official quarters asserted to- day.

Washington, April 20--State department officials tonight awaited a "corrected version" of Japan's "clarified policy toward China" before taking any steps toward deciding what should be done about it.

Paris, April 20--The Japanese "hands off" statement on China was regarded in high quarters here today as one of the most important developments in pacific relations since the seizure of Manchuria by Japan.

Moscow, April 20--Soviet officials viewed Tokio's declaration of China with concern today, although the foreign office refrained from official comment