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TOKYO
AUSTRALIA'S CHOICEST BUTTER
TALKS
STILL HELD UP
10,000,000
Japan Again 10,000,000 Talks Of Definite Decisions
London, To-day. Instructions from London for Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador in Tokyo, may not but ready for a day or two, but to speak of "Delay" would be misleading, says the diplomatic cor- respondent of "The Times."
He adds that the Japanese proposals are of such a nature that no experienced negotiators would expect an answer on the nail.
The suggestion of a Japanese tions will come under discussion. correspondent in London that any Alike in civilian and military cir- special differences have been dis- cles (says Trans-Ocean) it is stress- closed is quite untrue-Reuter. ed that conditions are such as to Reports from Tokyo, in the mean- require a definite decision by Japan time, hint that at to-day's meeting in regard to those Powers whose of the Inner Council of the Cabinet, policy is opposed to the establish- composed of Baron Hinuma, Mr. ment of a "New Order in East Arita, General .....Itagaki,... Admiral Asia.". Yonai and the Finance Minister, the future of the Tokyo negotia-
MODERATION SHOWN
ON BOTH SIDES
London, To-day,
It is pointed out that the last statement of Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons "proved that Britain was determined to adhere to her anti-Japanese policy, and did not recoil from 'warnings' which were, in reality, veiled threats,"
•
TOKYO CRITICISM
Tokyo, To-day. All papers, without exception, yesterday discussed the delays in the Anglo-Japanese negotiations concerning Tientsin and unanim- ously attribute responsibility to the British Government, pointing ex-
Ambassador, Sir Ro that the bert Craigie, is still awaiting in- zig Senate and the Polish Govern-structions from London.-Trans- ment, the diplomatic correspondent Ocean. of "The Times" déclares that
Reviewing the situation at Dan- zig as it presents itself after th change of Notes between the Dan-
moderation has been shown by GRIM STORIES
both sides.
London quarters are still of the OF
SOUTN TYROL
out
opinion that the Danzig question has reached a dangerous phase, ia
London, To-day. which any side issue might be the Over seven thousand German- signal for a critical development. speaking . peasants have now, by Much, says "The Times," de onder of Italy, been driven "from pends on the Instructions which their homes in the South Tyrol, re- Gauleiter Forster receives from ports the "News Chronicle”” from a Herr Hitler in Berchtesgaden.
special rrespondent In Vienna, rutal methods those who
red re- ultant fight- and wounded
----- The attitude of the British Gov who ernment, it goes on, admits of no hav shadow of doubt.
Rumours that a mi
foot among British- to bring about a Danzig
to the exclusion of fon, are ridiculous.
“The Times
the
ident adds that the
deep indignation dùg people who loyal to the Na-
·
LABOUR PARTY
SOLDIERS ON AND MINISTRY OF
PROPAGANDA WAR BASIS
London, To-day.
London, To-day.
The Labour Party has been re- quested to name a leading member for a post in the Propaganda Min- istry planned for time of war.
The "Evening Standard" report- ed yesterday that Sir Samuel
cated to that effect with Mr. Arthur Greenwood, acting head of the Labour Party.
"Altogether nearly 10,000,000 soldiers are assembled on a war basis in the various countries of Europe," says the News-Chronicle this morning, in the course of an Hoare, Home Secretary, communi- article which reviews the of the preservation of peace.
prospects
When all sides are fully armed, says the author, there is alway the possibility of an explosion not in tended, by anybody.
The mobilisation of those, forces,
therefore, tended to increase the danger of war, though not exclud- ing peace.
At the moment, the armed forces of Europe are in a state of equili brium and there is no sign as yet that the Dictators intend any act of violence,
The report does not indicate whether the post would be that of the functionary of a Parliamen- tarian.
the preparation of a Coalition Gov-
In the latter case, it would mean
ernment with the inclusion of the Labour Party in the event of war.
Trans-Ocean.
upon the strength of the nerves of the peace front in the next few Everything, however, depends weeks.-Trans-Ocean.
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