The Archive · 1923

Strong Protest by Japanese Chambers of Commerce

A Breach of Treaty

Tokio, June 15.

The following resolution was passed this morning by the Japan Associated Chambers of Commerce at a conference attended by representatives of the Tokio Chambdr Lof Commerce, and five other lead—ing Chambers of Commerce "The boycott movement in China is indisputably a violation of the Sino-Japanese Treaty and a. dfisregard of international obligations. Tht Japanese Government is urged therefore to make such representations to the Chinese authorities as will bring about a cessation of this movement."

The above resolution will te formally presented to the Premier, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Agriculture) and Commerce.—Reuter.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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