The Archive · 1934

Second Meeting Suggested

Tokyo, Sept. 29, During the meeting. beween me bers of the Economic Mission and the Finance Minister, Lord Barnby declared that the ' mission has no political significance whatever but that its purpose is merely the promotion of economic relations between Great Britain, Japan, and Manchoukuo. He stated that'to this end he} and his associates desired the cooperation and assistance of Japanese leaders.

Opinions regarding the Snanciat and monetary situations of both Japan, and Great Britain were exchanged for more than an hour. It was understood that Lord Barnby suggested that a second meeting with the Finance Minister be held following the return of the mission from Manchoukuo—United Press.

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