Rumours have persisted in international press circles here that negotiations started between Japan and Italy some time ago for a commercial treaty, are expected to reach results shortly, Japan, according to semi-official circles in Geneva, has proposed to Italy for the supply of large quantities of arms and munitions on credit.
In return Japan will: agree not to interfere with Italy's activities in Ethiopia and will guarantee the Italian interests in China.
Reports from other semi-official sources also gained currency here that Japan is now concentrating her diplomats in Berlin with a view to promoting closer ce-operation in the Far East with Germany and Italy on occasion of the forthcoming visit of Signor Mussolini to the German capital at the end of this month—Central News.
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