PACT WITH AMERICA
TOKIO'S TRIAL BALLOON. WASHINGTON. April 28. Informed quarters regard us a trial balloon a Tokio suggestion that the Foreign Minister (Mr Matsuoka) visit the United States in an effort to conclude a non-aggression treaty. The Secretary of State (Mr Cordell Hull), asked whether the Government would consider such overtures, said he had no information on the subject and would rather not discuss it. Other quarters saw the proposal—which was advanced by the politico: expert. Mr Masanori Tto—as an officially-inspired feeler reflecting Japanese anxiety over the Washington attitude if Janan pushed her programme for East Asia expansion. These officials contended that so long as Japan was an aggressor actively linked with the Axis Mr Matsuoka would be an unwelcome visitor.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 126, 30 April 1941, Page 7
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122PACT WITH AMERICA Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 126, 30 April 1941, Page 7
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