ATTITUDE TO BRITAIN
TRADE RESTRICTIONS
SHOCK TO SENTIMENT
TOKIO, May 10,
The Foreign Spokesman described the effect, of the announcement of British restrictions on Japanese trade as a psychological one which, while it was received with comparative calm, had shocked the Japanese people's longstanding sentimental regard for Britain.
"Before the Japanese Ambassador in London, Mr. Matsudaira, could convey our queries and observations regarding Mr. Runciman's Note, Mr. Buneiman. announced the quotas with great suddenness," he said. "We are inclined to interpret Britain's action as an infringement of our rights nnder the AngloJapanese Treaty, but we are still studying this inspect in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Treaty and we will do our utmost to harmonise' and maintain our friendly trade relations despite the British Government's drastic action.
"Years ago such an action would have greatly upset our industrialists, but now they have confidence to meet the challenge. We hope it will encourage them to further progress."
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 110, 11 May 1934, Page 7
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