The Archive · 1938

Bombing in China

The Hague, June 11, In the Lower Chamber yesterday, Dr. Hendrik Colijn, the Premier, was pressed by one of the leaders of the Communist Party, Dr. W. Wiinkoop. to define the Government's attitude towards the conflict in the Far Eas. especially in view of the reported bombing of undefended towns.

Dr, Wijnkoop asked the Premier to take the initiative in enlisting the ce-operation of the United States and Great Britain to take measures regarding strategic raw materials, with the object of checking Japanes¢ aggression, Dr, Colijn replied that the Government disapproved of the bombardment of undefended towns, but _was unwilling to take the initiative, Such action, he added, would only make the situation in' the. Paeifle more

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