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JAPAN’S ATTITUDE

REPLY TO POWERS’ NOTES

“UNREASONABLE INQUIRY" [by CABLE —PRESS ASSN. —COPYRIGHT.] (Rec. February 10, 0 a.m.) TOKIO, February 9. It was semi-ofiicially announced, after a meeting between the Navy Minister and the Premier, that Japan would definitely reject the Anglo-French-American “unreasonable inquiry” regarding naval construction. The reply to the notes will be delivered on February 11, simultaneously with the issue of a statement clarifying Japan’s attitude. NO PEACE PROPOSALS (Recd. Feb. 10, Noon). HANKOW, February 9. “I have not brought peace proposals from tne Japanese Government. Even if a request were made, 1 would refuse to comply,” said Mr. Hsushihying, the Chinese Ambassador to Tokio, after his arrival, following his recall. He added that many Japanese, not desiring war, called at the Embassy, before his departure and expressed the belief that the war would weaken both countries. “1 am convinced that this war may do worse —it may destroy both nations, he said. Many Chinese nationals in Japan had been arrested and tortured. The President of the Chinese Residents' Association for Gumma was tortured to death.

FEARS OF RUSSIA

LOS ANGLELES, February 8.

“It is unwise for Japan to conceal her naval programme. Japan’s chief concern is Russia,” said Mr. Jiuji Kasai, the Japanese statesman, who is returning to Tokio from Europe. He added: “It is not true that Japan would be glad co make an agreement with the United States, guaranteeing the Philippine Islands their independence.” TO AVERT WAR CHAPEL HILL (North Carolina), February 8. There is more danger of war at present than at any day before the World War, said (he Russian envoy, M. Troyanovsky, addressing university students. The only way out of danger is for England, the United States and Soviet to form an alliance.

“FRIENDS OF JAPAN.” ROME, February 9. The Government has created a. subsidised organisation, “Friends of Japan,” with the object of furthering cultural excnanges. ' WUHU RECAPTURED (Rec. Reb. 10. 1 p.m.) HANKOW, February 9. The Chinese announce that they have recaptured Wuhn. also Kaocheng, on the Hwai River, by means of a surprise attack. CHINA STATION COMMAND [BRITISH OITICIAL WIRELESS.] RUGBY, February 8. Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Nobel, who arrived at Hong Kong on Saturday, has assumed command of the China Station in succession to Admiral Sir Charles Little, who has been incapacitated through illness. Vice-Admiral Eyre Crabbe, who has been acting as commander, left, after handing over the command, for England by way of Singapore. It is expected, that he will attend the opening of the new Singapore dock on February 14.

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Greymouth Evening Star, 10 February 1938, Page 7

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JAPAN’S ATTITUDE Greymouth Evening Star, 10 February 1938, Page 7

JAPAN’S ATTITUDE Greymouth Evening Star, 10 February 1938, Page 7

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