The Archive · 1934

HOSTILITIES

Russo-Japan War Rumours by Hirota Tokyo, Jan, 31. the world-wide. appus war between. Soviet! Boscia ud Japan the spring, the wid Shore. was no danger of open tater, Mr, Koki Hirota,

host Sia. demilfiaraed zone but advised. establishment Soviet-Manchoukuo frantics can visualize no danger in the present relations be. tween Japan and Russia," he said.

Japan shocked the world with the military operations In Mfancharia tosl, he said, but. the foreign feverniens, are gradually, beg Purpose in driving out the bandits purpose in driving Bag aiding inv the establishing of the Manchoukuo Government, Hirota's statements Supplementing his first speech on foreign relations.

Recently improved diplomatic re tations between the United States and." Japan, and. the announced Grulse of the American Fleet to the Atlantic Coast" this. _summer are evidence that confidence is being Festored in Japan, the Foreign Min star said, "Nagashima," of the." Seiyukai reply to questions from Mr

Party, Mr, Hirota said the Foreign Office' has' a. definite plan in mind to promote friendly. relations with the United States, but it. was not ready for release to the Public yet "Will. the Foreign Ofee overlook the statements by Soviet Leaders the Russia. Is expecting an attack by Japan? Mr. Nagashima asked.

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