The Archive · 1937

Deny Tokyo Thesis

Brussels, Nov. 14.

Japan's argument that her activities in China are aimed at fighting Communism was exploded in the draft declaration of the Brussels Conference which is expected formally to be adopted at its general session on Monday afternoon, The draft declaration emphasized that there exists no law which warrants the use of armed: force by any country for combatting political doctrines from in another nation, because this would result in international anarchy.

The declaration stated there is no reason to believe that if left alone, the two countries could reach a solution in the near future which promises peace between the two countries and security and stability for other countries having political and economic rights and interests in the Far East.

The Italian view that Japan might still join the conference and that direct negotiations will still be possi-

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