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JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY of practically all Nations of the

WARNING ISSUED TO CHINA

GUARD MUST BE TAKEN AGAINST

RED" "ACTIVITIES

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It has always been the policy of confusion in the country continues, our observations with the utmost the Japanese Government to accord na over, while anti-Japanese move- |chre and thoroughness.

sincere co-operation and full con- ment shows no sign of abatement. We will persist in our cadea.tribution, to the enterprise. It is in annual general meeting of the NEW BEMENT FOR CONSUMPTION, AN

Marvellous as it may seem after cen». turles of failure, a remedy bat been dis- It was reported that during the vours, not only, as regards the accordance with this policy that our Plenary Session of the Control special Committee of Nineteen, exerting their best efforts

delegates, now at Geneva, are Before reviewing the accounts, I covered that has enrod the deadly Cou Executive Commission of the Kuo- which resumed discussion of the collaboration with their colleagues now office premises which we are

in would invite your attention, to the sumption even in the advanced stagge miatang, convened at Nanking in Sino-Japanese dispute on January

the disease. No one will longer donht December last, a proposal for a 16, but at various meetings of the of other nationalities to bring the occupying and into which we mov-that Consumption can be cured afte

Conference to a successful conclused at the end of last month. Our positive campaign against Japan Lengue, and at every possible of sion, and that our Government previous offices, which we had oc-after change of climate and all other rending the Brodarful discovery-some hundreds of osass cured by this was submitted, which called for

portimity, until the above theels military operations along the North thoroughly elucidated and under- spontaneously submitted. b proposal cupiod for a period of some sixty remedies tried had failed, and the caser China frontier, support for the stood. It is hardly necessary to say tion in the naval armaments of the present-day requirements of our This new remedy has also proved itself calculated to effect a drastic reduc years, were unsuitable for the had been pronannoed hopeless of curs. Volunteer Armies of the North East that the Japanese Government, and an anti-Japanese boycott. In which has always extended hearty

World. This proposal of our business, and 4 our lease expired effective and speedy in oaring Catarch, formation obtained from various co-operation to the League and duction in the size of vessels of ed to avail ourselves of the space shr be mood of this wonderful product of covers among other items the re-

at the end of last month, we decid-Bronchitis Asthma and other serious sources since leads us to believe devoted its best efforts to the tous classes, the abolition of offered in this new building. In nood, or

troubles. In order that that this proposal for a positive enhancement of its prestige,

learn of its offcsay for them-- anti-Japanese movement was actual is now ever, to solla

selves, Company has boon formed by ly adopted by the Kuomintang Con- borste fully and in friendliest man-

distribute it to the World, and fall gress. As a matter of fact, Chinese nor with that Body in its efforts

Dar F. YONKMAN Co., Ltd. (Dent, particulata can be obtained by writing the troops are of late in the process of concentration hear the borders of

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Japaness Government camot look upon such a state affairs in China without the gravest apprehension.

Do not wall if you havs" any of thes

aircraft-ouriers, the reduction in may add that the change will the number of capital ships and Aresult in very considerable econo of the total tonnage allotments of ur staff with more comfortable Class cruisers, and a reduction mies, in addition to providing to contribute to the peace and pros-4B Class cruisers and destroy and pleasant surroundings. perity of the Far East

ers, according to which, through Japan and the Leagne,

Large scomanies in working have the abolition of aircraft-carriers and the reduction in the number of been put into operation, both However, the Japanese Govern capitalships and "A Class" cruisers abroad, and here in London, and optoms of Consumption. If you bars mont believe that as long as the alone, it is calculated that are whilst it naturally, must take some brands Catarra, Bronchitis, Asth League is concerned with questionsduction, amounting altogether to time for the full effect of those or any Throat or Lung Trouble, write to relating to Chins, a certain élas Warning to China.

tipity should be allowed in the 130000 tons will be realised in the economies to be felt, I can inform day and benefit yourself before it is 100 We are compelled to warn the oporation of the Convenant in view vies of Japan, Great Britain the you that during the year our over-lata.

United States, France and Italy. head and trading charges through Government and people of China of the exceptional and abnormal

Our proposal is based upon the out the East had been reduced by against any unfortunate eventuali conditions of that country. In point ties that may arise from this situa of fact, various principles of inter principles of disarmament as gen- approximately eighteen per cent,

Further, after from the souros for some yeare... tion, and we invite them to think national law and usage governing grally accepted, at the present. Con- and in this country by just under returns which have been secured! seriously before proceeding further ordinary relations between different frence, particularly the principle thirty per cent. in that direction. The report of States are in practice considerably that power for attack should be re-taking into acount the economies past, consequent upon the growing- what has come to be called the modified when applied to China duced and power: for defence in which, as I have mentioned: will competition for Eastern markets. Latton Commission, or the Sino- The Covenant of the League graded. From the same principle result from our removal to this from all maunfacturing countries, “UN AIR EMBAUME Japanese question was submitted to cannot alone remains an exception 15, logically follows that greater office, our charges at this end will and exficcially in recent years from the Council of the League of to that rule. Any attempt to apply sacrifices should be made by the show a reduction of at least forty lathe and Japan Not only have

covenant Nations in October last, and the the

abnormal superior naval power than by the per celt below the Sgure of eighteen margins been reduced in soms in If the two were month ago. In passing I would stances almost to vanishing point, observations of the Japanese Gov- situation in China on the analoge interior one, ernment on the same report were of an apparently similar case or both to reduce their navies in like to mention that in so far as but the credit facilities which is submitted in November to the same situation in European affairs is equal ratio, the sense of security those economies have been effected has been necessary to extend to body. Since these documents were bound to fail. Such an attempt is on the part of the latter would be by reluctions in salaries, all have bazaar dealers have introduced in is incommen both made public, the contents are vain and unrealistic. It will only unduly and unjustly diminished. I shared alike, from the members of to the business a measure of

surate with the returns. am confident that since our pro- your Board to the latest joined respeculation which. already known to you all.

complicate and aggravate the situa

In other sections of our imports: Our observations are simply an tion and injure needlessly the posal takes into account, as far eruit. elaboration from different angles prestige of the League, inflicting as possible, all points insisted upon

business there are still reasonable hy the various Powers concerned, of the fundamental view of the thereby by severe blow to the cause

prospect of making profits, and it Japanese Government that peace in of universal peace. For securing a thorough examination will finally the Far East can be rocured only by permanent peace in the Orient, the convince them of its practicability

is the policy of your Board to con tions so long as fair margina can be recognizing Manchukuo and assist cooperation and united efforta, as as well as of its equity and reason

centrate, all efforts upon those sec.. ing to achieve a healthy growth. I said before, of Japan, China and

secured, Our Government seized every oc-Manchukua are essential. At the ension at the Council and Assembly same time harmony and collabora of the League, and in course of tion between Japha, Manchukuo negotiations with other Govern and the Union of Soviet Socialist ments, to expound this thesis of Republics are equally importait,

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Meduction in Turnover. Coming now to a review of our trading during the past year, on the large reduction in turnover has the imports side of our business, in the main been due to the fall in world prices for commodities, and

On the other side of our business, the consequent lowering of the pur- To turn to the economic field chasing power of those countries, in the exports of teak, tea and rub throughout the world, in addition Base the reduction is not due to this her, it will be appreciated that the to the obstructions to trade crented entirely, because ip one sention, conditions ruling the markets for Japan and the Sovieta, by the suspension of the gold that of piece goods, we have deli- those products during the past year Fortunately the Soviet Union standard system by more than berately curtailed our businem have made it impossible to earn Government, ever since the begin forty nations, the collapse of the owing to the steadily diminishing profits Only in our teak opera- (Continued on next Golumn)tions were we able to avoid a loss,

and that in spite of a heavy reduc ning of the Manchurian incident has price of silver and the confusion

tion in offtake" at " much -- reduced maintained an attitude to maintain existing in exchange markets, we

prices, coupled with an adverse their good relations with Japan that all countries are busily This is it matter for congratulations by raising customs tariffs, shall be respected

engaged in erecting artificial trade

In this sense rate of exchange in Sinm for the

mainstay of tranquility in this part

for good relationship among Japan, putting limitations or pro our Government believe that any last six months of the year. I Manchukuo and the Soviet Union hibitions on exports and imports. plan for erecting an edifice of peace think you will agree with me that There are those who fear whether It is to be greatly regretted that in the Far East should be based this is very creditable to those who the recent restoration of diplomatic as result of this policy the Closed upon the recognition that the con-ara in charge of our teak opera relations between the Soviet Union Door, which is now practised every structive force of Japan is the tions in Sinm. and China, might not add vigour where in trade and industry, the to Communist propaganda through universally cherished principle of out the Orient. This is not the freedom of trade, has been entirely decasion for me to pass judgment reversed. The principle at the free upon this sort of opinion, How exchange of goods between nations ever, should the "Red" movement constitutes, along with that of in the Yangteze Valley, and South travel and residone, the very Chine, which have long suffered foundation of general progress and from the activities of Communiste, prosperity.

Dutch East Indies.

As you are probably aware, the of the World. Japan entertains no territorial designs anywhere in the Government of Siam recently un- globe; she has no intention to pick derwent a somewhat radical change. quarrel with any country. She The new Government has already only desires to ensure her national inspired confidence abroad, and existence by such means an will from our long oxperience and hap accord (with international justice,py association with the Siamese and to work hand-in-hand with a nation, I feel that we have no- neighbour nations for the peace of thing to fear through the change and the depredations of Communist Whenever this cardinal principle, the Orient and of the World. It which has taken place.. armies, gain in strength as a resultases to operate smoothly there is our resolve, and our duty sa of Sino-Russian rapproachement, that would be a serious menace to will be no means of realizing com. Nation, to see that she contributes peace in the Orient, against which mon well being and prosperity of her resources, her power, and dier

The Dutch East Indies Govern. all nations and no hope for the prestige, to that end, Japan must certainly be on guard true progress and peace of man.

Such has been the underlying ment have maintained "the gold" I may take this opportunity to kind. However, it is encouraging spirit of Japan's foreign policy standard, resulting in increased say something on the question of that the desire to conduct earnest ever since the first days of Meij. costs m'terms of sterling, while, on the non-Aggression Pact between investigations as to the best means. Such is the spirit behind the action the other hand, sterling prices Japan and the Soviet Union. The of ridding the world of its economic we have taken in regard to the realised for the Estates teas com- principle, of a non-Aggression Pact ills is becoming more apparent Manchurian question, to Russo-timed much below production costa between Japan and the Soviet is everywhere... The Japanese Govern Japanese relations and the ac throughout the year. The crop not only embodied in the Russo-ment are prepared to lend a willingtivities of the League of Nations harvested amounted to 1,157,065 Japanese basic treaty, signed some hand in this kind of international in the Far East.

fbe, an increase of just under.

Years ago at Peiping, and provided - undertaking. For instance, the Our recent proposal for Naval 200,000 lbs, compared with the re for the in the anti-War Fact to World Economic and Financial Con Disarmament has been inspired by stricted crop of the previous year. which they are both signatories, ference, to be convoked in the the same idea. It is the ardent hope. In consequence of the drastic mea- bum has shown itself to be a living near future, is an expression of of the Japanese Government that sures taken to curtail expenditure, force he bouis fully demonstrated this universal aspiration and our Japan, guided by the All-Pervading costs of our manufactured tene by the actual relations between the Government, participating in the Spirit may maintain the friendliest wors reluced by over forth one per two counts during the past years Conference of the Preparatory relations with all nations, and pro- cat. compared with the prev and especially during the trying Committee, are proceeding, in con mote hath commercial and cultural year, and with the full period of recent date. junction with other Governments, intercourse and parsus the puth those economies now in oper - Only when it comes to the matter with various kinds or preliminary leading to the realization of the it is estimated that for the rem of clothing this principle and this studies. We will do all in our higher ideals of humanity

der of this your costs actual relationship, in a formal power to make that Conference a

actly half of the firs treaty of non-oggression, views success Thus far I have spoken on

eighteeningutha ago. - Event vary as to the time and form. varions aspects of foreign questions

costa, together, with the duty of. ed. You know how varied opinion has confronting Japan. I desire to con- MORRIS TEN ACCLAIMED par fh into English markets, are been on the matter since last pinde my address with a few words

considerably above the present spring, when tha,proposal was first on the basic ideas of the Japanese

very low prices" realised, and advanced by the Soviet Union. In Government which underlie all that

MANY OVERSEAS ORDERS shall, I regret to say, be faced this view of divergent opinions stoutly I have stated above." --

year with a further maintained in different quarters,

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simistic ne to the future for Dutch, ong, in spite of the heavy pre

the Japanese Government conclud Principles of Japan's Policy. ed that the time has not yet are found on PERME rived for negotiating k non-Aggres. It is needless to say that the sion Pact, super-imposed upon fundamental principle of Japan's the announcement at the Tk Mor treaties now in force. Our reply foreign policy is to secure the ris programme, the progress rebut to that effect was sent to the once of the Orient and as a corol corded by Morris Motors, Ltd., Soviet Union Government toward lary, that of the World. Now it is world markets during lunt season the end of last year. A

the view of the Japanese Govern-will for That does not meap, of course ment that in the light of the reali-ba that we entertain the remotest in ties of the international situatio tention of aggression against the it is essential,in brder to obtain The Soviet Union, but quite the cor true peace, that while accepting the trary, and I am sure our position is universality of various principles fully understood and appreciated by subserving try the Soviet Union.

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