Tokyo, Nov. 17.
The resolution passed by the [Brussels Conference on Monday, re-/gretting Japan's refusal to ce-operate with the Conference, has caused vigorous repercwsion among Sspanjose "newspapers, which resent the utter disregard: by the meeting fo [Japan's contention that the Sino Japanese question must be. saitied directly between the two countries."
The newspapers are also indignant lover the "veiled threat" in the resolution that joint action will be taken against Jepan by the Powerr Participating in the Conference.
The newspapers now demand a friands-off policy towards China and Japan's denunciation of the Nine~ [Power Pact, which, the "Kokumin [Shimbun points out, "is "entirely [detached from realities and, therefore.
dead letter," and therefore Japan ould. propose "a drastic revision ofthe pact or denounce it."
"China," says the "Asahi Shimbun," "is dreaming of the intervention of a third party, which tendency is now utilized by foremen Powers" so that Ino course is left to Japan but te Start an energetic drive towards An "Ola Crafty Power"
"Lil is of no concern to Japan." the J"Asahi Shimbun" adds, "whether the Nanking Administration transfers its seat of government to the hinterland, [where it becomes a local administra tion. of whether it becomes an agent lof the Comintern."
Japan, It states, is prepared to meet Jany' situation, which fact must be {fully understood by China and also an "old crafty Power" which instigates and preys on: Chi The "Hochi Shimbun" argues in a similar vein. I declares that "one Jof the most important ways to solve he question consists of a demand to Britain to pursue a hands-off policy towards China, which believes that Britain is her only hone"
"The newspaper' adds: "At least Japan, must convince the Powers con~ cerned that Japan will never abandon faction in China until and unless the: Guiding "principle of her policy. realized."—Reuter.
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