The Archive · 1934

Mr. Hirota's Message

Tokyo, May 16.

Having completed his good-will mission in Tokyo, Mr. Latham, left here to-day on his return trip to Sydney.

Owing to the impossibility of a Jsecond meeting between Mr. Latham and Mr. K. Hirota, the Foreign Minister, the latter despatched a note to Mr. Latham, reiterating Japan's desires in connection with the future trade relations between the two Mr. Hirota stated in his note that Japan would welcome the proposed sending of Australian commercial agents to Japan and said that he hoped Australia would import more Japanese goods in the future so as {to bring about a more even balance Jot trade between the nations. In Jconclusion, Mr. Hirota emphasized that the Tokyo Government is very desirous of maintaining the present friendly relations with Australia. [United Press.

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