MAY HOSTILITIES CEASE
Pope’s Message to Japan
United Press Association—By Electric
Telegraph—Copyright
(Received February 11, 6.30 p.m.) VATICAN CITY, February 10,
The Pope, telegraphing the Japanese Emperor on the occasion of the 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire, said: “We ask God may you cease hostilities and may the Japanese and their sovereigns attain greater glory and happy years through divine aid.”
It is stated from Tokio that Emperor Hirohito has granted an amnesty to 48,000 prisoners, restored civil rights to 180,000 and reprieved all awaiting execution. The gesture, the third in history, marked the 2600th anniversary of the empire.
FRENCH THREAT
May Close Ports To Shipping
United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright SHANGHAI, February 9.
It is understood that the French bluntly told Japanese Army representatives that if bombings of the IndoChina railway continue they will recommend that all French ports in the Far East, Africa and the Mediterranean be closed to Japanese shipping. The Japanese had stated that the aerial attacks on the railway would continue until the transport of arms and war materials to China ceased.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21576, 12 February 1940, Page 7
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