Powers to Hold Japan Responsible
BOYCOTT DISCUSSION REVIVED IN AMERICA Received Sunday, 5.30 p.m. WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. The United States has joined with Britain, France and Italy in notifying tho Japanese authorities at Shanghai that Japan will be held responsible ‘ in a large measure’’ for the joopardy ot' foreign lives and property from the battle now progressing. President Hoover amd the Secretary of State (Mr. H. L. Stimson) discussed the situation to-day arising from the intensified Japanese offensive and indicated the great anxiety felt from the danger to the foreign settlement if the Japanese break the cent re of'the Chinese line and swing to the west in the mopping-up operations. Sonic interest has been aroused in a revival of tho boycott discussion with a petition to Congress and the President by Mr. Baker, former Secretary for War, and six university presidents, that the United States should join in such a measure against Japan, should the League of Nations decide thereon.
Senator Borah reiterated his opposition, declaring that a boycott “is the best way to advance the cause of wai between tho United States and Japan. Other Government, officials are reluctant to discuss the matter.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6789, 22 February 1932, Page 7
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