The programme outlined by the Navy Department has been well received domestically. Japenese news: papers aic emphasizing the fact that hope is being held out for future definite agreements as regards naval strength, although no specific Posals have been announced from flelal quarters, The "Tokyo Nichi Nichi"
other major naval powers ing to work out a fortifications agree ment, Admiral Osumi will insist upon the inclusion of Hawaii and Singapore and the exclusion of restrictions on Japanese islands now covered in anti-Tortifeation agreements.
'The newspaper says thit the reason for Japan's insistence on this sort of plan is that, while the Japanese islands would, under any consideration, come under' the heading of defensive fortresses, Hawait and Singapore, it points onl, are more strategic in loeation and are nearer sources of supply—therefore offering possibility of construction of major offensive bases.
There is no official confirmation, however, of the newspaper's article.
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