LEAGUE AND JAPAN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23160, 5 October 1938, Page 15

LEAGUE AND JAPAN

POSSIBILITY OF SANCTION 9* INDIGNATION IN TOKIO , LONDON, Oct? 1 A. statement .issued .by the Japanese* Foreign Office cerisuripg the decision of -the League of Nations in regard to the Sino-Japanese war, hints that Japan may discontinue co-operation in the League's non-political activities, says a despatch from Tokio. It points out that the . Council, recognised the , existence of a state of war which is 'inconsistent with the attitude of mem-!. bers who, in their own interests, profess that no state of war exists. ; Japan is ready with counter-measures if sanctions are applied, but hopes members of the League will give • full consideration to the consequences. Prince Konoye, .Prime Minister, who has taken over the Foreign and Overseas Affairs portfolios, simultaneously issued a statement that Japan's foreign policy would not be changed. Japan refuses to deal with Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. She will strive to strengthen the anti-Communist axis, . also the Anglo-Japanese axis, in connection with which conversations with Sir Robert Craige, British Ambassador, are being continued. The Emperor privately donated £IBO,OOO to aid the families of soldiers and sailors. Owing t6 the League Council's decision, to recognise the possibility of sanctions against Japan, says a message ' from Geneva; Japan has decided to discontinue collaboration with the League, and to withdraw hei> representatives fi-om the Mandates and Health Commissions. ■ , ('•'