ANTI-WAR TREATY

Southland Times, Issue 20497, 28 May 1928, Page 7

ANTI-WAR TREATY

SUPPORT FROM JAPAN. Tokio, May 25. Cabinet has approved of its reply to the American anti-war proposal of May 16, and is pleased to support the proposition on the understanding that it does not conflict with the agreement of the League of Nations due to self-protection. On these conditions it is ready to participate in a conference to substantiate the pact.—Australian Press Association. AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE. Tokio, May 25. It is reliably stated that Japan will not accept in full the American anti-war pact proposal. Japan will express agreement in principle with the American efforts to outlaw war, but will not commit herself definitely pending further expression of British and French diplomacy, preferring a waiting role while Anglo-American conversations continue.—United Service. RIGHTS OF SELF-DEFENCE. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Washington, May 26. Japan replied to-day to the American anti-war treaty proposals, agreeing to participate in negotiations among the six Powers for such a pact. The reply was an acceptance bf the American draft. The Japanese explained that their rights of selfdefence and their commitments under the existing international agreements must be protected in any pact they sign, but suggested that these provisions need not be written into the treaty.—Australian Press Association.