FOREIGN RELATIONS
AUSTRALIAN POLICY NO LEGATION IN JAPAN OFFICER FOR DOMINION (Received July 18, 12.15 a.m.) CANBERRA, July 17 In view of tho disturbed relations between Britain and Japan, the Commonwealth Government does not intend at present to establish a legation in Tokio. It is felt that this might be interpreted as a gesture favourable to Japan and critical of the British policy. The Commonwealth Government, however, will continue its efforts to promote good relations with other Pacific countries, including proposals for the exchange of diplomatic representatives with the United States and the setting up of legations in Java and China. Tho proposal to place an officer •with diplomatic status in New Zealand will also be proceeded with.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23401, 18 July 1939, Page 9
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118FOREIGN RELATIONS New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23401, 18 July 1939, Page 9
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