Tokyo, Apr. 10.
Reports that the accord between Great Britain and Italy is on the verge of signature have seriously irritated political circles here, who fear that Japan may again become isolated, It is generally recognized that Germany has not, in any way or at any time, approved of Japan's actions in China, which have wrecked German trade.
Likewise, the parallel policies of Great Britain and America, aiming at salvaging at least a part of their great commercial interests in the Far East, tend to be increasingly critical of the fact that Japan's performances have, in general, failed to live up to her repeated promises to respect third Power rights and interests in China.—Reuter, "The Times" Comments London, Apr. 9.
Commenting today on the speeches made at Birmingham and Bristol yesterday by the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, "The Times" says:
"British foreign policy is founded upon certain specific obligations and certain principles, both clearly defined, and the authoritative expositions which it has received within the past few weeks, have left it clear enough that the sense of responsibility which holds the British Government to their search for a settlement is no mark of irresolution."—Wireless through Reuter.
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