Japanese Reply To League Strictures
(•Received Noon) TOKIO, October 3;
A Foreign Office statement censuring the League’s Sino-Jap war decision hints that Japan may discontinue cooperation in the League’s non-political activities. It points out that the Council recognised the existence of a v state of war, whicn is inconsistent with the attitude of members, who, in their own interests, profess that no state of wkr exists. Japan is ready with counter measures if sanctions are
adopted, but hopes members of the League will give full consideration of the consequences.
Foreign Policy Unchanged
Prince Konoye, P.M., who has taken over the Foreign and Overseas Affairs portfolios, simlltaneously Issued a statement that foreign policy would not be changed, Japan refuses to deal with Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek. She will strive to strengthen the antiComintern axis, also the Jap-British axis for which conversations with Sir Robert Craig ie, British ambassador, are continuing.
The Emperor privately donated • £IBO,OOO to aid families of soldiers and sailors.
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Northern Advocate, 4 October 1938, Page 7
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