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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 15, 1940
{WAR_THREAT IN HOLL AND
JAPAN CASTS THOUGHTS TO THE DUTCH EAST INDIES
Tokyo, To-day.
WITH THE EUROPEAN developments increasing ́conjectures about the fate of the Dutch East In- dies, Japanese newspapers, including the "Asahi Shimbun" and "Chugai Shogyo," under stream- er headlines speculate on Japan's attitude re- garding prevention of the war ravages spread- ing to the South Seas, where Japan has mandat- ed territory.
The Government will adhere to its non-intervention policy in the European war, and will concentrate its energies on disposal of the China affair, ac- cording to the "Asahi," which says Japan how- ever is watching developments in Europe with keen attention, being disinclined to see the spread of war to the southern Pacific region.
In this sense the Japanese Govern- inent is considering measures to cope with any emergency, according to the "Asahi."
The paper says Japan will avoid being misunderstood by other coun- trles regarding measures to deal with the altuation in case the Dutch East Indies is involved in the con- flict despite Japan's wishes.
The journal says in this connection that the Japanese Government should draw the attention of the Powers to this matter, expressing its wishes that the belligerents and other interested powers do their utmost to prevent armed hostilities from spreading to- wards the southern Pacific,
Next Development
These steps should be taken either through foreign diplomatic channels in Tokyo of the belligerents and other interested powers or by Japanese di- plomatic representatives abroad.
The choice of methods will likely hinge on the circumstances prevailing. Analysing the European situation, the "Asahi" says that as a result of German action - in northern Europe the next development in the war is expected to concern a strug-
the
gle between Britain and Germany
for influence in Holland. For this reason the situation on the German-Dutch border has recently been greatly strained.
If the Netherlands should be involv- ed in the conflict, no matter whether Britain or Germany sent armed forces into that country, questions would be raised immediately in regard to the affiliations of the Dutch East Indies.
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Great Attention
As for Japan, she must pay great attention to possible developments in- volving the Dutch East Indies, with economic which she has very close relations.
""The
IRON CROSS- SHOT DOWN
With an Iron Cross ribbon on the tunic, the body of a German airman was found on rocks at St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, Northumberland.
He is believed to be one of the crew of the German bomber shot down
coast.
off the Northumbrian
Earller an empty rubber ding- hy, holed in one side, was wash- ed up on Whitley Bay promenade beach. It was from a German bomber.
Firstly, the Dutch East Indles should be made a British protec- torate or be placed under tempor.. ary British control.
Government Secondly, the Dutch may seek shelter in the Dutch East Indies.
Thirdly, the Dutch East Indies may United request the protection of the States. Reuter.
SHORTAGE OF NURSES (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Tokyo, To-day. A severe shortage of nurses is felt are working in as a great number China or have settled in Manchukuo. The Nurses Association has issued an appeal calling for at least 3,000
Havas.
new nurses.
20 FRENCH WARSHIPS WITH HOME FLEET
Paris, To-day.
It is revealed here that about 20 "Asahi Shimbun" expects
the French warships are co-operating three different proposals about
Indies, fate of the Dutch East
as with the British Fleet off Norway.---
Reuter. speculated in Europe.
Bringing Up Father
THIS IS THE SECOND BOTTLE OF WATER FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH AT ST. AUGUSTINE THAT I DRANK- I DO BELIEVE. I'M JUST A LITTLE GIRL AGAIN -
BY GOLLY- YOU KNOW - } DRANK A BOTTLE OF THAT WATER FROM ST: AUGUSTINE YESTERDAY AN WENT RIGHT OUT AN' BOUGHT A LITTLE LORD FAUNTLERÖY SUN
DON'T BE SILLY-- THERE'S NO TRUTH IN THE THEORY
THAT IT'S THE FOUNTAIN OF
YOUTH-
LOOKA!
IAM!
By George McManus
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