PRESSURE ON JAPAN

Timaru Herald, Volume CL, Issue 22043, 16 August 1941, Page 5

PRESSURE ON JAPAN

Economic Measures By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. 7.30 pm.) LONDON, Aug. 14. Further economic measures against Japan were announced in Ixmdon tonight. The British Board of Trade has forbidden exports to Japan, except under licence. All outstanding export licences are being revoked. These restrictions apply to Japanese mandated islands, Korea, and Manchuria, as well as to Japan proper. A Reuter message from Bangkok states that Thailand has been heartened by the promises from Britain and USA. that she need no longer fear that she is isolated. Meanwhile Japan continues to pour troops into Indo-China. It is officially stated from Singapore that powerful forces of Australian army reinforcements have arrived. The contingent is described as the largest since the outbreak. The Chinese War Office spokesman said that Japan would restrict the entrance of foreigners into Manchukuo as from Monday, and implied that the object was to prevent the leakage of military information. The Chinese military spokesman said that Japan had ordered four mechanised regiments to Manchukuo. The Tokio correspondent of the British United Press says it is confirmed that Manchukuo-Soviet border clashes continue but are becoming fewer. The border demarcation will be completed soon, which signifies good relations between Japan and Russia. A Tokio message says that a national sales tax, called a consumption tax. will be imposed on October 1, on liquors, sugar, textiles, refreshments, amusements and luxuries, including jewellery. The authorities said the measure was designed to absorb purchasing power.