Tokyo, Apr. 25.
Lively discussion was under way in official circles here to-day regarding whether Poland's postal agreement with Manchoukuo constitutes de facto recognition of the new empire, Spokesmen for the Foreign Office said that legal experts must decide the question, but most observers agree with the statements of the newspaper, "Nichi Nichi?" "Poland's action chips a corner off the League of Nations' policy of non-recognition by completely ignoring it!"—United Tt was pointed out that Japan last year purchased ¥.55,000,000 worth 0: foods from Canada, which, however, bought only "¥.8,000,000 worth. from Japan. Besides, it was alleged at the hieeting that Canada was. imposing Severe restrictions against Jepanest merchandise Reuter The 895-ton torpedo-boat Odort was launched at the naval yards in Maizuru, on Apr. 25. For her size, perts declared, she is probably the heaviest armed ship afloat for she jeames three five-inch guns and three torpedo tubes.
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