Japan Resolved to Lead Way in London Talks Tokyo, Oct. 17.
The Japanese Foreign Ofice to-day confirmed Japan's intention to ab-togate the Washington Treaty, but added that Japan earnestly desired it to be substituted by a fair and reasonable treaty.
The Foreign Office declared that Japan was resolved to lead the way toa satisfactory agreement at the talks with Great Britain, which will begin on October 20.
The announcement also stated that Japan intended to advocate the redue~ Yon of offensive armaments and the prohibition of aggression and invasion.
"Japan will recommend limitation of; armaments in accordance with the foregoing principles with the inten~ tion of Ightening national burdens and promoting international peace and amity. She will also "reassert her rightful claim to maintain fight ing strength sufficient to safeguard her own defence and guarantee peace in East Asia."—Reuter.
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