NEW PACT MAY BE PROPOSED

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21648, 5 December 1935, Page 11

NEW PACT MAY BE PROPOSED

Japan's Plan for Naval Conference LITTLE ENTHUSIASM IN AMERICA (tntITED rsiss ASSOCIATION—COPTBIGHT.) (Received December 4, 7.5 pjn.) NEW YORK, December 3. The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says according to reports in diplomatic quarters the Japanese delegation to London may revive the proposal for a bilateral non-aggression pact with the United States, which, if accepted, they believe would weaken American opposition to naval parity. The Japanese would argue that the United States, on the strength of a solemn pledge by the two countries never to resort to war against each other, would have no reason to oppose naval equality. It is believed that such a contention would at least gain favour with Britain. It is felt here that there is little likelihood of America accepting the pact, as previous overtures by Japan for such an agreement have been rebuffed. "BRITAIN IN DEADLY EARNEST" REALISATION OF WHAT FUTURE MAY MEAN (Received December 4. 7.10 p.m.) LONDON, December 3. The "Manchester Guardian" says * the composition of the British and American delegations came as a shock to foreign chancellories, which did not regard the naval conference seriously. Britain is in deadly earnest, realising the consequences of failure to reach agreement, the newspaper says. Mr Baldwin's opening address will emphasise this in the most solemn fashipn. » JAPANESE DELEGATION THE BIGGEST SUGGEST EVIDENCE OF HOPE FOR AGREEMENT LONDON, December 3. The Sun-Herald News Service says that 29 Japanese delegates, headed by Admiral Nagano and Mr Nagai, have arrived for the naval conference. It is easily the largest delegation, but it is consistent with the Japanese practice at international conferences. The strength ,of the delegation is considered to indicate that Japan is anxious for an agreement.