NAVAL LIMITATION

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 84, 7 January 1928, Page 9

NAVAL LIMITATION

ATTITUDE OF JAPAN RUPTURE OF NEGOTIATIONS NOT CONSIDERED FINAL WILL PURSUE POLICY OF PEACE The Japanese Ambassador to the United States does not believe the recent Geneva conference was in vain, and anticipates that a satisfactory agreement on the limitation of auxiliary naval craft will eventually be reached. BY TELEGBAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION. Copyright. (Rec. January 6, 9.20 p.m.) New York, January 5. The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Malsiidaira, addressing the Japan Society, said; “I am most happy to think that the mqdest efforts made by Japan at the recent Geneva Conference have not escaped recognition by other nations. I am reluctant to believe that the confeience was in vain, and I am confident that none of the three Powers concerned regard it as a final rupture of the. negotiations on the important subjects with which it dealt. I believe that a satisfactory agreement for the limitation of auxiliary naval craft will eventually be reached. Japan will continue to pursue a constructive policy of peace and will support any undertaking which promises to help the definite establishment of peace and justice among the nations.” The speaker defended Japan’s policy in China, denying that it was an aggressive policy. He declared that Japan was determined to respect tSe principle of the open door and equal opportunity everywhere in China. Mr. Matsudaira also commented upon the growth in strength and importance of Japanese and American relations.