Tokyo, Apr. 18, The Anglo-Italian Agreement received in a critical light in portant Japanese circles, which appear to consider that italy has somewhat transgressed the implications of the Anti-Comintern Pact.
Main interest, however, centres on whether the accord "proso a stiffer British policy in the Far East The spokesman of the Foreign Office, questioned by Reuter today. definitely declínes to discuss Japanese reaction to the Pact, The "Yomiuri Shimbun" declares that the Foreign Office authorities believe the fundamental point of conflict between Britain and Italy cannot be said to have been c! ly removed. The newspaper quotes the Foreign Office as saying: "The signing of the accord does not directly influence Far Eastern issues, It is inconceivable that any change should occur in Italy's attitude towards Japan. The pregnant question is Great Britain's attitude towards the Far East, "In any case, the indirect effects of the accord are a matter of serious concern to Japan."
The "Hochi Shimbun" declares that Japan must watch with deep concern the effects, direct or othe wise, of the Anglo-Italian Agreement. especially since the Soviet's foreign policy immediately reacts to a change in the British policy tower the Far East.
In an editorial, the "Nichi Nichi" says that an Anglo-French rapprochement with Italy will receive a stronger impetus from the Anglo-Italian accord, because, the journal believes, both Great Britain and France think that the best way to maintain peace in Europe at prose" consists in approaching Herr Hitl through Signor Mussolini.
"Nichi Nichi," however, whether France will obey the legi of such events, namely, the liquidation' of the alliance with the Soviet Union.
The newspaper fears that if Great Britain and France approach Italy for a checking influence on Germany, it will only result in an aggravation of the European situation.—Reuter.
The "Daily Telegraph" hail Agreement as good augur: peace and a signal triumph f Chamberlain? "At the worst, even it the Agreement fails, the attempt will still have been eminently worthwhie....On the other hand, if it succeeds, as is more probable, it may well mark a turning point in diplomacy and be the prelude to a wider understanding, which will dispel the fears that too long have haunted Europe."
"In the Anglo-Italian Agreement and in all its annexes," comments the "Daily Herald," "there is nothing worth the paper they are written Mr. Chamberlain has sealed the al of Abyssinia, arranged for al of Spain and has struck yet another blow at the League of Nations."
'The "Daily Mail" declares that the Agreement has "healed a serious three-years' quarrel and is a triumph for Mr. Chamberlain." The supreme task of European appeasement will receive a strong impetus from what Mr, Chamberlain and Signor Mussolini born hail as the return of
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