BRITAIN AND JAPAN

Evening Star, Issue 21717, 11 May 1934, Page 9

BRITAIN AND JAPAN

MR RUHGIMAK'S ANNOUNCEMENT PROPOSALS RESENTED Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. TOKIO, May 10. The foreign spokesman described the effect of the announcement of tho British restrictions on Japanese trade as psychological, which, while being received with comparative calm, had shocked the Japanese people’s longstanding sentimental regard for Britain. “ Before the Japanese Ambassador in London (Mr Matsudairn) could convey our queries and observations regarding Mr Runciman’s Note Mr Runciman announced quotas with great suddenness. We arc inclined to interpret Britain’s action as an infringement of our rights under tho Anglo-Japanese Treaty, but wo are still studying this aspect in accordance with the spirit and letter of tho treaty, and wc will do our utmost to harmonise and maintain our friendly trade relations, despite the British Government’s drastic action. Years ago such action would have greatly upset our industrialists, but' now they have the confidence to meet the challenge, and we hope it will encourage them to further progress.” ANXIETY IN AUSTRALIA CANBERRA, May 10. Officials consider that one result of the British policy with regard to J apanese exports will be to increase tho pressure of Japanese imports on the Australian market. Tho balance of Ausapanese trade for many years has been in favour of Australia. It is considered likely that tho British Government will formally ask the dominions to impose restrictions against Japan similar to those proposed in the colonies. Alternatively, Britain may seek concessions which could only be given at the expense of Japan’s trade with Australia.