"The "Nichi Nich!" states that the aim of the agreement is the forma tion of an enveloping influence about the Soviet so as to enable Japan Germany to adopt a strong polley towards Russia." Japen will" now find herself relieved of the menace of the Soviel's Far Bhstern army because of German pressure on the western border of Russia. This is Mkely to result in a positive, strong, Japanese Willey towards the Soviet, Contrary to the exp Foreign Office, "the Nichi continues, frlelion is Mable to. in-{rease considerably, and the path apan's foreign relations will be beset with more difculties.
Furthermore, the Journal adds. well-informed quarters are of the! opinion that the move will encour-ge a rapprochement between China and the Soviet, while Japan's endeavour to promote friendly rela. Hons with Great Britain and. the: United States cannot be expected to take a smooth course.
Much hope, the "Nicht Nichi" pro-coeds, reposes in the fact that the opportunism and sitting on the fence Which hag" characterized Japanese Foreign Oftce diplomacy since the! abrogation of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance has been discarded, and that Japan will "forge straight ahead on a really constructive, "autonomous: diplomatic polley with a definite and definable object"
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