The publication of the terms of the Germano-Sapanese agreement with regard to Communism completely beats out the reports which original appeared in this Journal and the comment. which it made thereon. Already there are rumours that more Important agreements have been reached between the two countries, fand, In this connection, It would be fs. well (0 suspend judgment. until more definite information comes. to and, One of the most interesting Aspects of the matier is the "Nichi Nichi's" "Interpretation of the docu ment which speaks of the agreement rming_an enveloping influence the Soviet which will enable Germany or Japan to adopt a strong policy towards. Russi, and remove fromthe former the menace of the Sovie's Far' Eastern Army." The Journal foreshadows a positive Jax panese policy towards the Soviet. Tt Ts questionable whether the "Nichi Nichi" is correct in believing that the new move will encourage a rap-brochement "between Moscow and Nanking, for the latter's dislike of Communism has. been apparent. for years. Whether It will do anything contribute to friendlier relations between China and Japan remains to be seen, "TE the agreement goes as far as the "Nichi Nichi" appears to believe, it is clear that much. of Russian influence in the Far East will be nullified by the threat to its security which a hostile Germany would have upon. Ils western borders. Should this be so. the moral responsibility developing upon Japan for the maintenance of the peace in this part of the world will be all the more imperative. An effective off-selling of Russian influence must of necessity mean the strengthening of the Japanese position in Asia, and an unwise use' of the advantage. obtained may tend not towards a OF greater stability "but plunge this country into even greater difficulties than it has had to face in the past.
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