WAR DANGER

Evening Post, Issue 20, 23 July 1935, Page 9

WAR DANGER

JAPAN CRITICISED ACCUSED OF DUPLICITY MINISTER TO ABYSSINIA United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.; (Received July 23, 11.30 a.m.) ROME, July 22. The "Tribuna" quotes the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Sugimura, as saying that Japan will: appoint a Minister to Abyssinia -in December. Mr. Sugimura asserts on his Ambassadorial honour that the Japanese Government approves his statement and that Japan will observe neutrality in the event of an ItaloEthiopian Avar. ("Times" Cables.) (Received July 23, 11,30 a.m.) LONDON, July 22. The Rome correspondent of "The Times" says that the, Press protests against Japan's brazeimess, imperialism, and duplicity and violently attacks her for organising the coloured races against the white and provoking revolts in European colonies. The "Messagero"' asserts that Japan is seeking to dominate the black and yellow races for her own ends. ' ' ' BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE. "The Times's" Paris correspondent states that the British Ambassador at Paris, Sir George Clerk, acquainted the French Premier, M. Laval, with the British Cabinet decisions regarding Abyssinia. It is understood that Britain fully supports the League Covenant, which necessitates early; serious French decisions. Lord Cecil has published a statement that Britain is impressed with the urgency of preventing any further weakening of the League system. Signor Mussolini's exaltation of war, he says, attacks the very foundations of Western civilisation. British.opinion is impartial, but recognises the dangers of war between" the white and black races.

The ' Secretary General of tha League will see M. Laval tomorrow.