"Japanese occupation of Hainan Island," the "spokesman went on, even if it were ever to occur, would never viola 'Treaty of 1907. triality, he explained, Japan _might possibly communicate with France, although the Treaty of 1907 had no provisions for such' action.
'The spokesman recalled' that Gen, [Ugaki, replying to a question at] [Friday's press. conference, said that the Japanese Government was not] contemplating the occupation of Hai-Man Island at present, but "even if [Japan should occupy Hainan, it would thave nothing to do with the Franco [Japanese Treaty of 1907."—Reuter.
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