Tokio, Mar. 20.
A resolution in favour of the recognition by Japan off Soviet Russia was moved at to-day's sitting of the House of Representa tives but was thrown out.
In support of the motion Mr. Seigo Nakano argued that the recognition by Japan of Soviet Russia and the re-opening of trade between the two countries was a timely measure not only from the point of view of Japan and Russia but also from the international] standpoint. "It is most imperative for the Japanese Government, therefore,' Mr. Nakano declared, "to withdraw the Japanese troops from Northern Saghalien unconditionally and to recognize Russia, irrespective of the Powers." "I firmly believe," he added, "that it is the duty of Japan thus to introduce Russia to the rest of the world."
In reply, Count Uchida, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated, in effect, that careful consideration was necessary before Russia could be recognized and that inasmuch as it wag necessary to have a clear understanding with the Powers in the matter, taking international good faith into consideration, he was {not in a position to agree to the resolution in question at once unconditionally.—Eastern News Agency.
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