BRITISH RUPTURE

Grey River Argus, 28 July 1941, Page 5

BRITISH RUPTURE

Jrade Relations with Japan trtec. 6.3 U). luWJ.vj_.Uin, July 26. icmam nas mionuvu uicd she is severing craae u<itween tne two eouianes. Hus action nas ioi, owed earlier annuunceiiients made m nuiKio.i a;; a vvasnmgwn, tnat an or tne Japanese creuits m tne rsut sn Mip.re and me unnea States nave t,e c n ir.jz<m, c.s a counter to Japanese aggtesSnm w Indo-China. ALLIED ACTION AGAINST JAPAN. LONDON, July 25. . It is learned in London tnat Britain will take parallel action wnh tne United States regarding Japan's aggression in indo-cnma, ana tnat tne British Commonwealth m. Ballons, tne United States, and tne Netherlands East Indies wnl take combined measures to minimise and hamper the economic side of Japan’s expansion. . Many Britons and Americans m Tokio have converted their bank deposits into cash in view of the possibility of Britain and the United States freezing Japanese credits. U is understood that Japan has completed arrangements to retaliate similarly.' Official resentment of tne United States attitude toward Japan ha Latest e r S e e port from Japan indicate the country’s fear that an economic blockade will be imposed by America. A leading financial pape- m loRI ° stated that America would invoke <• complete economic blockade and ac cused the United ; States and Biitai of conspiring against Japan. Japai fho naner added, must be prepared to face P a tripartite blockade embracing America, Britain and Rus Si British and American newspapers agree that Japan would be hardest rO Tfl h egra C ph” ml say a s tlO that the blockade of Japan would not .have to be prolonged before its effect vyouia be felt on the economic structure the countrv. The paper points out that Japan depends on 9 u tsidn sou for 90 per cent, of its oil supply, two thirds of which comes irom the UP 4he d “Daily’ Mail” declares that Japan would suffer more than any other country in the wo.id iiom I trade embargo Although Japan produced most of its own food t • dependent on the goodwill of othe countries for its supplies of non. copper and other metals. A block ade would place an bu den on an economy already neavuy taxed.

Japanese Ships SEIZED IN CANADA,.

(Rec 10 0). OTTAWA. July 26. Canada has followed up her freezing of the Japanese assets in Canada bv impounding the Japanese ship. Florida Marti. The vessel was about to sail for Japan with a cargo oi hemlock. BRITISH CO-OPERATION. (BOW) RUGBY. July 25. It is stated in authoritative quarters in London, with reference to Mr Roosevelt’s statement that specific action against Japan’s aggression in Indo-China, could be expected tomorrow, that such action would undoubtedly be accompanied by collateral action by the British Government DUTCH CONSULTATIONS. (Rec. 7.0). LONDON. July 26. The Netherlands Government in. London is consulting the Netherlands East Indies Government about measures to be taken regarding the position in Indo China. LARGE DUTCH INDIES FORCES (Rec. 2 a.m.) BATAVIA, July 27. Extensive A.R.P. exercises and Army manoeucres covering the wnoie of West Java began to-day. The Java press reports that an East Indies second army of Country Guards, is growing steadily, it being estimated that the present strengt of this reserve totals six hundred brigades. Shanghai Opinion U S A.-JAPANESE RUPTURE EXPECTED. (Rec 910). LONDON July 26. Some Japanese circles in Shanghai believe that Americas act ? on Japan will prove a long step towards the severance of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and relations also will inevitably speed up Japan’s southward expansion, through Thailand, because of the necessity for Japan to obtain raw maBritish Empire, United States, and Netherlands Indies have normally supplied Japan with eighty-six pei cent of her essential war materials. It ’is felt that Japan wants bases in Southern Indo-China for the continuation of her s °uthwaid sion movement? ylihersued in Thailand and the Net'mi lands East Indies state that both countries will maintain and defend their integrity and independence.

Trade or_War ! SAYS JAPANESE BANKER (Rec. 9.30) LONDON, July 26. The Japanese in London are ac cepting the latest developments, decision has been reached about tie returning of the memoers oi t Japanese Embassy to Japan. M. Moukvouni Kano, manager Jt the London branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank, said: The J, a P a ’? es s banks in London adhere one hundred per cent, to the British Government s decision, and will collaborate with the authorities to smooth out indifficulties. To smooth out trade means peace. To make trade difficu t means war. This is tit for tat. Action would be regrettable, but it would be unavoidable at, present when there is so much suspicion and propaganda.

JAPANESE VIEW. OCCUPATION SIMILAR TO

ICELAND

(Rec 910). . LONDON. Julv 26. The Japanese Cabinet spokesman, in a broadcast to-day, said that Lie United States has misunderstood Japan’s true intentions. -he agte ment with France regardin' Inuo China was the same as Lh P) American arrangement to occupy Ice.and. i- e American actions would lU aiicct Japan, but Japan would take counter measures. MILLION MEN. CALLED UP IN JAPAN. , LONDON. Jul/ 26 The Shanghai correspondent of the Associated Press of Great Bntain states that Japan is T 1S XTlost than 1,000,000 men m tne 'tea test call to arms since 193<. the new call un are said to discharged veterans or the unu war and some who were prev otu y considered unfit for se-vice. Mob - isation began on Julv 17 and io Au. continuing _ T A considerable number of troops have already entered Indo-

China for the purpose of occtmymg the whole country, states the Berm correspondent of the Stockholm paner “Social Demokratens.” Ine Germans consider that th s presages great developments in the world situation, notably a’ Japanese move into Thailand. . A 50 oe>- cent, reduction in the milk ration was ordered in Tokio tod£riie l-lono- Kong correspondent of “The Times” states that the move ment of Japanese transports from Canton has apparently been comn’eted Foreign c’rcles accept the Chinese estimate that 20,000 .Ta’janese troons have sai'ed from Canton, nresumabl" for Indo-whma, tho .. the Chinese newspapers renort tnai some have landed on islands m the Canton Estuary. ' BRAZIL’S ATTITUDE. (Rec. 9.10). WASHINGTON, J'uly 26. According to the Rio de Janeiro correspondent of the North American Newspaper Alliance, the Brazil Foreign Minister. Senor Aranha m an interview, said Brazil would B lv e full support to the foreign policies ot the United States in the present crisis in world affairs.