NAVAL POLICY

Southland Times, Issue 22378, 18 July 1934, Page 7

NAVAL POLICY

THE CASE FOR JAPAN. ABOLITION OF RATIOS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Tokio, July 16. It is reliably stated that a conference of naval leaders, including Prince Fushimi, Chief of Staff, and Admiral Suetsugu, commander of the combined fleet, has sanctioned for presentation to Cabinet the policy propounded by the Minister for the Navy', Admiral M. Osumi. The policy' is: (1) That Japan should regain her independence in national defence by abolishing ratios and amending her treaty commitments accordingly. (2) The establishment of a definite naval policy with regard to Manchukuo. (3) The absolute retention of the mandated Pacific islands. (4) The maintenance of her full defence strength. (5) Disarmament by the British and American fleets down towards Japans strength. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7 p.m.) Tokio, July 17. The Foreign Office, in a statement referring to the discussions between Japan, America and Britain in Londonregarding procedure, said: “We do not anticipate that any talks on other naval questions will occur with the Japanese representatives until October, when the Japanese Government is expected to send its experts for that purpose.” TALKS POSTPONED JAPAN’S WISH GRANTED. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, July’ 16. The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Herald says that Britain, at Japan’s demand, postponed the naval disarmament cnoversations till October; consequently’ the Anglo-American talks abruptly ended. Japan will insist on complete parity with Britain and America, otherwise she will denounce the Washington and London Treaties and regain freedom of action. This destroys all hope of a successful conference in 1935.