Tokio, May 8.
An understanding having been reached between Great Britain, Yrance, America and Japan, the Consortium was formally organized on May 4.
Viscount Uchida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, reported on the subject at a Cabinet meeting yesterday, An official statement is expected to be issued in a few days—Reuter.
Tokio, May 12.
The Foreign Office issued the following statement this afternoon on the subject of the Consortium Japan's attitude toward the Consortium differs from that the other Powers because her vital national interests are involved. On account of her contiguity to China, Japan must consider the requirements of her national defence and economic existence in connexion with enterprises undertaken on her border.
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