New York, Dec. 21.
Editorials in New York newspapers to-day praised the radio broadcast made by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Hiroshi Saito, and discussed the reputed rift between a contingent of Japanese Army officers and the Tokyo Government.
Speaking of Mr. Sailo's speech, the "Sun" said that any "harsh comment regarding it would come from. the Japanese Army party, which has already shown itself in conflict with the "Government and presumably, with the Emperor himself The "World Telegram" expressed the belief that Mr. Saito had already informed Tokyo regarding the mer~ curial temperament of" American public opinion, an example of which was the sudden entrance of the United States into the World War. 'The journal emphasized the fact that it was impossible for the best experts to adjudge the limits to which Japanese war fords would dise reward' American feelings.
"what is the limit?" the "World etogram" asked, "Frankly, we do not know. Certainly the Japanese admirals and generals do not know how much provocation we will stand before we reach the exploding point, for, while no American wants. war, there's reason to fear there may be just one Panay too many."
It would not be necessary for the united States {0 face Japan alone, the editorial said, adding that Great Britain, France, the Netherlands and Russia" were at present "quietly preparing to defend their Oriental Interests if and when they were challenged. So, if Nippon. forces the Issues," she may find five nations instead of one against her.
"The "World 'Telegram exprosse the belief that Mr. Saito had already' privately informed the Japanese Government regarding the foregoing possibilities. United Press.
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